Shark Tale
“Behind every little fish is a great white lie.”
Synopsis
Oscar is a small fish whose big aspirations often get him into trouble. Meanwhile, Lenny is a great white shark with a surprising secret that no sea creature would guess: He's a vegetarian. When a lie turns Oscar into an improbable hero and Lenny becomes an outcast, the two form an unlikely friendship.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Shark Tale - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-09
Top Cast
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Will Smith
Oscar (voice)
Robert De Niro
Don Lino (voice)
Renée Zellweger
Angie (voice)
Jack Black
Lenny (voice)
Angelina Jolie
Lola (voice)
Ziggy Marley
Ernie (voice)
Martin Scorsese
Sykes (voice)
David P. Smith
Crazy Joe (voice)
Doug E. Doug
Bernie (voice)
Michael Imperioli
Frankie (voice)
Vincent Pastore
Luca (voice)
Peter Falk
Don Feinberg (voice)
Katie Couric
Katie Current (voice)
Phil LaMarr
Prawn Shop Owner (voice)
Shelley Morrison
Mrs. Sanchez (voice)
David Soren
Shrimp / Worm / Starfish #1 / Killer Whale #2 (voice)
Bobb'e J. Thompson
Shortie #1 (voice)
Kamali Minter
Shortie #2 (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 13, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$75M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$367.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.9x
+$292.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bibo Bergeron, Rob Letterman, Vicky Jenson
- Screenplay & Story
- Rob Letterman, Michael J. Wilson
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- Shark Tale
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $75M
- Worldwide Gross
- $367.3M
- Production Studios
- DreamWorks Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bibo Bergeron, Rob Letterman, Vicky Jenson
Rob Letterman, Michael J. Wilson, David Soren, Sean Bishop, Mike de Seve, Lona Williams, Jeff Schaffer
Hans Zimmer
Gil Zimmerman
Peter Lonsdale, John Venzon
Bill Damaschke, Janet Healy, Allison Lyon Segan, Jeffrey Katzenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Rob Letterman
Screenplay
Michael J. Wilson
Screenplay
Bill Damaschke
Producer
Janet Healy
Producer
Allison Lyon Segan
Producer
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Peter Lonsdale
Editor
John Venzon
Editor
Dan St. Pierre
Production Design
Gil Zimmerman
Director of Photography
Doug Cooper
Visual Effects Supervisor
Lona Williams
Writer
Bibo Bergeron
Director
Rob Letterman
Director
Vicky Jenson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shark Tale
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shark Tale about?
Oscar is a small fish whose big aspirations often get him into trouble. Meanwhile, Lenny is a great white shark with a surprising secret that no sea creature would guess: He's a vegetarian. When a lie turns Oscar into an improbable hero and Lenny becomes an outcast, the two form an unlikely friendship.
Who directed Shark Tale?
Shark Tale was directed by Bibo Bergeron, Rob Letterman, Vicky Jenson.
Who stars in Shark Tale?
The principal cast of Shark Tale includes Will Smith, Robert De Niro, Renée Zellweger, Jack Black, Angelina Jolie.
When was Shark Tale released and how long is it?
Shark Tale was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Shark Tale?
Shark Tale had a reported production budget of $75M and grossed $367.3M at the worldwide box office (4.9 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Shark Tale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shark Tale was composed by Hans Zimmer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shark Tale?
Shark Tale holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).