Shrek 2 (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2004, Shrek 2 is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Andrew Adamson, running about 93 minutes. “Once upon another time...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shrek, Fiona and Donkey set off to Far, Far Away to meet Fiona's mother and father. But not everyone is happy. Shrek and the King find it hard to get along, and there's tension in the marriage. The fairy godmother discovers that Shrek has married Fiona instead of her Son Prince Charming and sets about destroying their marriage.
Who’s in it. Shrek 2 stars Mike Myers as Shrek (voice), Eddie Murphy as Donkey (voice), Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona (voice) and Julie Andrews as Queen Lillian (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Shrek 2 has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $928.8M 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 Shrek 2 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shrek 2 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shrek 2 (2004)?
- In US, Shrek 2 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 Shrek 2 worth watching?
- Shrek 2 holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shrek 2?
- Shrek 2 stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Julie Andrews and Antonio Banderas.
- When was Shrek 2 released?
- Shrek 2 was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.