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Shark Tale
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Vicky Jenson, Bibo Bergeron. With Will Smith, Robert De Niro, Renée Zellweger.
60.5/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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60.5/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTOscar 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 gue…
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Release snapshot for Shark Tale.
MoviHero lists September 20, 2004 as the release date for Shark Tale. Vicky Jenson, Bibo Bergeron are the listed directors. The listed cast includes Will Smith as Oscar (voice), Robert De Niro as Don Lino (voice), Renée Zellweger as Angie (voice), Jack Black as Lenny (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 20, 2004
GenresFamily · Comedy · Action · Animation
Runtime1h 30m
DirectorsVicky Jenson, Bibo Bergeron
CastWill Smith as Oscar (voice), Robert De Niro as Don Lino (voice), Renée Zellweger as Angie (voice), Jack Black as Lenny (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Shark Tale runs 1h 30m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.
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The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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TMDB: 60.5/100 (6.047/10) from 6,865 votes. Updated Oct 16, 2026.
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Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
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