Shrek the Third

What’s it about?

Reluctant to rule, Shrek seeks out the young and rebellious Artie to take the throne, while Fiona and her friends defend the kingdom from Prince Charming’s coup.

The facts

• Directed by Raman Hui, Chris Miller
• Starring Mike Myers (Shrek), Eddie Murphy (Donkey), Cameron Diaz (Princess Fiona)
• 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

A man has a chaotic nightmare having heaps of babies who break glass and are nearly stabbed by knives. Some younger viewers might find it disturbing, especially when he ‘wakes up’, but he is still in the nightmare and his friends have the faces of his babies.

A man accidentally kills a man off screen, but it is mostly for laughs.

In one scene, a large tower falls on a man apparently killing him. However we later learn the open window frame landed around him, and he appears in the end credit scenes.

One character eats small rocks like cereal, showing some blood on his teeth when he smiles.

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.  

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?
• Brain development – how it works, why it matters