Shrek 2
AnimationFamilyComedyFantasyRomance
6+PG⭐ 8.2 / 10
2004·1h 32m·Conrad Vernon·DreamWorks Animation·● Script read & verified
Shrek 2 follows the beloved ogre and Princess Fiona as they visit her royal parents, who are shocked to discover their daughter married an ogre...
Fine for kids to watch alone
Heads Up for Parents
Contains some bathroom humor and crude jokes that younger children might repeat
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Very Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●LGBTQ themes
The character of Doris (one of Princess Fiona's friends) is voiced by Larry King but presents as a traditionally masculine woman, and there are subtle queer-coded elements in the friendship dynamics among the princess characters that would be noticeable to parents.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows importance of accepting people as they are, as demonstrated by Fiona's parents learning to accept Shrek
- ✓Emphasizes that true love isn't about appearance or social status
Awards: Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature
Cast:Mike MyersEddie MurphyCameron DiazJulie AndrewsAntonio Banderas