Shrek Forever After (2010)

The fourth chapter of the beloved ogre saga sends Shrek into a twisted alternate reality where everything he loves is at stake.

Shrek Forever After - Movie Information

  • Original Title: Shrek Forever After
  • Release Year: 2010
  • Directed by: Mike Mitchell
  • Type: Movie
  • Genres: Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, Animation, Family
  • Age Rating (US): PG
  • Runtime: 1h 33m
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • Release Date (Theatrical): May 20, 2010 (KZ), May 21, 2010 (United States - PG), May 21, 2010 (Canada - G), July 2, 2010 (United Kingdom - U), June 30, 2010 (Germany - 6), June 30, 2010 (France - TP), June 24, 2010 (New Zealand - G), July 2, 2010 (Australia - PG), October 29, 2010 (Brazil - L), May 21, 2010 (Mexico - AA), August 25, 2010 (Italy - T), July 3, 2010 (Spain - Ai), July 1, 2010 (South Korea - All)
  • Alternative Titles: Shrek 4 - Ikuinen Onni (FI), Shrek 4: Shrek Forever After (US), Shrek Felices Para Siempre (Shrek 4) (ES), Shrek den lykkelige: Sidste kapitel (DK), Shrek nüüd ja igavesti (EE), Shrek 4 - Forever After (CA), Shrek 4 - Lykkelig alle sine dager (NO), Shrek 4 - Voor eeuwig en altijd: Het laatste hoofdstuk (NL)
  • Production Companies: DreamWorks Animation
  • Production Countries: United States of America

Shrek Forever After - Plot

A midlife-crisis burdened Shrek, longing for the days when he felt like a real ogre, makes a pact with magic deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin. But when he's duped and sent to a twisted version of Far Far Away—where Rumpelstiltskin is king, ogres are hunted, and he and Fiona have never met—he sets out to restore his world and reclaim his true love.

Shrek Forever After - Trailer

Watch the official trailer and see the alternate Far Far Away unfold:

It ain't ogre...til it's ogre.

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Shrek Forever After - Cast & Crew

Director(s)

  • Mike Mitchell

Main Cast

  • Mike Myers
  • Eddie Murphy
  • Cameron Diaz
  • Antonio Banderas
  • Walt Dohrn
  • Julie Andrews
  • John Cleese
  • Jon Hamm
  • Jane Lynch
  • Craig Robinson

Writers

  • Josh Klausner
  • Darren Lemke

Producers

  • Teresa Cheng
  • Gina Shay

Shrek Forever After - FAQs

Where can you stream Shrek Forever After?

Shrek Forever After is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Peacock Premium. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region.

Is Shrek Forever After the last Shrek film?

Shrek Forever After was marketed as the final chapter of the original Shrek saga and serves as the fourth mainline film in the franchise. However, a fifth installment, Shrek 5, is in development and expected in 2027, continuing the beloved DreamWorks series.

Who are the main voice actors in Shrek Forever After?

The principal voice cast includes Mike Myers as Shrek, Eddie Murphy as Donkey, Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona, and Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots. Walt Dohrn voices the villain Rumpelstiltskin, with Julie Andrews, John Cleese, Jon Hamm, Jane Lynch, and Craig Robinson rounding out the ensemble.

What is Shrek Forever After about?

Feeling trapped by domestic life, Shrek makes a reckless deal with the scheming Rumpelstiltskin and wakes up in an alternate Far Far Away where he never existed, ogres are persecuted, and Fiona doesn't know him. He must break the contract and reclaim his life before time runs out.

Does Shrek Forever After have a happy ending?

Yes. Shrek ultimately breaks Rumpelstiltskin's contract by earning Fiona's true love's kiss before the alternate timeline expires. He returns to his real life — his family, his friends, and his beloved swamp — with a renewed appreciation for everything he had once taken for granted.

What is the age rating for Shrek Forever After?

Shrek Forever After is rated PG in the United States, making it suitable for general audiences with parental guidance suggested for younger children. The film contains some mild action sequences and thematic elements, but remains family-friendly throughout its 93-minute runtime.

How long is Shrek Forever After?

Shrek Forever After has a runtime of 93 minutes, or approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes. It is the shortest of the four mainline Shrek films, keeping the pace brisk and the story tightly focused on Shrek's alternate-world adventure and his race against Rumpelstiltskin's magical deadline.

How much did Shrek Forever After earn at the box office?

Shrek Forever After earned approximately $752.6 million worldwide against a production budget of $165 million, making it a strong commercial success. While it performed below the record-breaking Shrek 2, the film proved the franchise still held significant global box office appeal in 2010.

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