Shrek Forever After

NZ release: 24 June 2010

Low level violence Rated on: 21 May 2010

shrek forever after poster

What’s it about?

Burdened by his mid-life crisis, Shrek is tricked by vengeful Rumpelstiltskin into being erased from existence, and cast into a dark alternate timeline where Rumpelstiltskin rules supreme.

The facts 

  • Directed by Mike Mitchell
  • Starring Mike Myers (Shrek), Eddie Murphy (Donkey), Cameron Diaz (Princess Fiona), Antonio Banderas (Puss in Boots), Julie Andrews (Queen Lillian), John Cleese (King Harold), Walt Dohrn (Rumpelstiltskin), Jon Hamm (Brogan), Jane Lynch (Gretched), Craig Robinson (Cookie), and Conrad Vernon (Gingerbread Man)
  • English language
  • Runtime: 93 minutes

Why did it get this rating? 

This film game was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.

Low level violence

The film contains regular comical violence depicting fighting and imprisonment. Some younger viewers might find the final battle intense.

A dragon is attacked by an ogre and stabbed by a knife. There are many weapons used throughout the film.

The Gingerbread Man is forced to fight animal crackers for entertainment and smashes them into pieces with a lollipop and knife.

A favourable character dies in a sad way at the end of the film, but we later find out he has survived.

When content stays with you: 

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.  

Further information 

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