Shark Tale (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2004, Shark Tale is an action, comedy, family and animation film directed by Vicky Jenson, running about 90 minutes. “Behind every little fish is a great white lie.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What 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.
Who’s in it. Shark Tale stars Will Smith as Oscar (voice), Robert De Niro as Don Lino (voice), Renée Zellweger as Angie (voice) and Jack Black as Lenny (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Shark Tale has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $367.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shark Tale page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shark Tale tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shark Tale (2004)?
- In US, Shark Tale is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shark Tale worth watching?
- Shark Tale holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shark Tale?
- Shark Tale stars Will Smith, Robert De Niro, Renée Zellweger, Jack Black and Angelina Jolie.
- When was Shark Tale released?
- Shark Tale was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.