Shrek 2

What happens after happily ever after?

2004 • 92 min • Animation · Comedy · Family · Fantasy · Romance

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Synopsis

Happily ever after never seemed so far far away when a trip to meet the in-laws turns into a hilariously twisted adventure for Shrek and Fiona. With the help of ever-faithful Donkey, Shrek takes on the potion-brewing Fairy Godmother, pompous Prince Charming, and infamous ogre-killer Puss In Boots.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

13628 reviews

100 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
73 Audience · 13626 · 49%

Happily ever after gets complicated when Shrek and Fiona visit her royal parents. They encounter a scheming Fairy Godmother, a pompous Prince, and new friends and foes on a quest to save their love and kingdom.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Some slapstick cartoon violence
Characters drink potions and enchanted beverages
Mild peril, especially from magical creatures

What it models well

Acceptance of differences
Love and loyalty
Defying expectations

Talk about it after

What makes someone truly beautiful?
The importance of being true to yourself
Dealing with family expectations

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Top billed cast

Director: Conrad Vernon, Kelly Asbury, Andrew Adamson • Crew: Andrew Adamson, J. David Stem, Joe Stillman, David N. Weiss, Andrew Adamson

Trailers & clips

Heist in Fairy Godmother’s Factory

Meet the In-Laws - Extended Preview

Meet Puss in Boots!

Shrek 2 (2004) - I Need a Hero Scene (7/10) | Movieclips

Shrek 2 (2004) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers

Shrek 2 - Official Trailer 2004 [HD]

Trailer

shrek 2 - teaser

Reviewer notes

Recommended
Now proud to be green, "Shrek" and "Fiona" return to his forest home for years of games of happy families. Their return doesn't start well, though, when they open the door and discover that "Donkey" has already arrived and made himself at home! They are newlyweds. They just want to be alone. How thick can that critter be? Then to make matters worse, a royal herald arrives to invite them all to the castle for a sta...
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