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Shrek 2
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Conrad Vernon, Kelly Asbury. With Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz.
7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTHappily 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-f…
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Release snapshot for Shrek 2.
MoviHero lists May 19, 2004 as the release date for Shrek 2. Conrad Vernon, Kelly Asbury are the listed directors. The listed cast includes Mike Myers as Shrek (voice), Eddie Murphy as Donkey (voice), Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona (voice), Julie Andrews as Queen Lillian (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 19, 2004
GenresFamily · Comedy · Fantasy · Animation · Romance
Runtime1h 32m
DirectorsConrad Vernon, Kelly Asbury
CastMike Myers as Shrek (voice), Eddie Murphy as Donkey (voice), Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona (voice), Julie Andrews as Queen Lillian (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Shrek 2 runs 1h 32m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
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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MoviHero Rating: 7.3/10 from 13,969 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“In an animated movie marathon with the kids, this one finds a way to hold on.”
Viewer reaction
“Now proud to be green, "Shrek" and "Fiona" return to his forest home for years of games of happy families.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Donkey, what are you doing here?”
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“Ha-ha! Fear me if you dare!”
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CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
Conrad VernonDirector
Kelly AsburyDirector
Mike MyersShrek (voice)
Eddie MurphyDonkey (voice)
Cameron DiazPrincess Fiona (voice)
Julie AndrewsQueen Lillian (voice)
Antonio BanderasPuss in Boots (voice)
John CleeseKing Harold (voice)
Rupert EverettPrince Charming (voice)
Jennifer SaundersFairy Godmother (voice)
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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voicePuss in BootsPuss in Boots runs from Shrek 2 to Puss in Boots with Antonio Banderas carrying the role across 4 films.Open character guide voiceShrekShrek runs from Shrek 2 to Shrek 5 with Mike Myers carrying the role across 4 films.Open character guide voiceQueen LillianQueen Lillian runs from Shrek 2 to Shrek Forever After with Julie Andrews carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide voiceKing HaroldKing Harold runs from Shrek 2 to Shrek Forever After with John Cleese carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide voicePinocchioPinocchio runs from Shrek 2 to Shrek 5 with Cody Cameron carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide voiceDonkeyDonkey runs from Shrek to Shrek 5 with Eddie Murphy carrying the role across 5 films.Open character guide voicePrincess FionaPrincess Fiona runs from Shrek to Shrek 5 with Cameron Diaz carrying the role across 5 films.Open character guide
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