Shrek the Third

2007, Kids & family/Comedy, 1h 33m

213 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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Shrek the Third has pop culture potshots galore, but at the expense of the heart, charm, and wit that made the first two Shreks classics. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

When King Harold suddenly croaks, Shrek (Mike Myers) learns he will have to rule the land of Far, Far Away, unless he can find a suitable heir to the throne. The most-promising candidate is Princess Fiona's (Cameron Diaz) cousin Artie (Justin Timberlake), a teenage slacker in a medieval high-school. Shrek and his trusted companions, Donkey (Eddie Murphy) and Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas), set out to bring Artie back but find their mission is a bigger challenge than they expected.
  • Rating:
    PG (Suggestive Content|Some Crude Humor|Swashbuckling Action)
  • Genre:
    Kids & family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Chris Miller
  • Producer:
    Aron Warner
  • Writer:
    Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman, Chris Miller, Aron Warner
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $320.7M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Paramount Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Mike Myers
Mike Myers
Shrek
Voice
Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy
Donkey
Voice
Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz
Princess Fiona
Voice
Antonio Banderas
Antonio Banderas
Puss in Boots
Voice
Rupert Everett
Rupert Everett
Prince Charming
Voice
Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake
Prince Artie
Voice
Julie Andrews
Julie Andrews
Queen Lillian
Voice
John Cleese
John Cleese
King Harold
Voice
Eric Idle
Eric Idle
Merlin
Voice
Cheri Oteri
Cheri Oteri
Sleeping Beauty
Voice
Amy Poehler
Amy Poehler
Snow White
Voice
Maya Rudolph
Maya Rudolph
Rapunzel
Voice
Amy Sedaris
Amy Sedaris
Cinderella
Voice
John Krasinski
John Krasinski
Sir Lancelot
Voice
Ian McShane
Ian McShane
Captain Hook
Voice
Larry King
Larry King
Doris
Voice
Regis Philbin
Regis Philbin
Mabel
Voice
Susan Blakeslee
Susan Blakeslee
Evil Queen
Voice
Cody Cameron
Cody Cameron
Pinocchio, Three Pigs
Voice
Seth Rogen
Seth Rogen
Ship Captain
Voice
Chris Miller
Chris Miller
Director
Raman Hui
Raman Hui
Co-Director
Jeffrey Price
Jeffrey Price
Writer
Peter S. Seaman
Peter S. Seaman
Writer
Chris Miller
Chris Miller
Writer
Aron Warner
Aron Warner
Writer
Andrew Adamson
Andrew Adamson
Executive Producer
John H. Williams
John H. Williams
Executive Producer
Aron Warner
Aron Warner
Producer
Harry Gregson-Williams
Harry Gregson-Williams
Original Music
Mike Andrews
Mike Andrews
Film Editing
Guillaume Aretos
Guillaume Aretos
Production Design
Christi Soper
Christi Soper
Casting
Ania Kamieniecki-O'Hare
Ania Kamieniecki-O'Hare
Casting
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Critic Reviews for Shrek the Third

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Audience Reviews for Shrek the Third

  • Mar 27, 2016
    While it may be harmless overall, Shrek The Third lacks the charm, cleverness and the biting of satire of the previous films and feel stale. There is a stunning lack of care put into the film, despite the strong visuals.
    Matthew M Super Reviewer
  • Dec 26, 2015
    Gee, we all thought it would've stopped at Shrek 2, but we're all wrong.
    EpicLadySponge t Super Reviewer
  • Oct 03, 2015
    Merlin was the best addition to this movie. The story was a little boring at times. Kid's are sure to enjoy it though, fun for the whole family.
    Jarrin R Super Reviewer
  • Aug 18, 2014
    Appallingly bad, Shrek the Third is a trite and cliched mess that wrecks the series. Rather than delivering its usual witty satire, the story plays out like a cheesy sitcom; with Shrek fretting about his ability to be a father while he tries to find a new heir to assume the throne of Far, Far Away so that he can avoid the responsibility. The characters too have fallen into stereotypes and no longer have any charm to them; except for Donkey and Puss In Boots, who continue to be a fun comedy duo. And the animation is especially lackluster, easily the worst of all the films, looking especially clay-like with ridged movement. Poorly made and unoriginal, Shrek the Third is a truly disappointing sequel to a once great series.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
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