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Shark Tale

2004Movie1 h 30 minPG

Animation
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic485.2Rotten Tomatoes35%47%

An uplifting, wholesome animated movie about pop culture and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Story

Behind every little fish is a great white lie.

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.

Feels like

  • Underwater Hip-Hop Musical
  • DreamWorks Family Comedy
  • Star-Studded Voice Cast
  • Lighthearted Crime Capers
  • Vibrant Oceanic Visuals
  • Coming-of-Age in Reef City
  • Pop-Culture Satire
  • Feel-Good Adventure
  • Accessible for All Ages
  • Energetic Pace

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Vicky Jenson, Rob Letterman, Bibo Bergeron
Written by
Rob Letterman, Michael J. Wilson, Lona Williams
Produced by
Janet Healy, Bill Damaschke, Allison Lyon Segan
Music by
Hans Zimmer

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Facts

September 20, 2004 · 1 h 30 min · PG

Released
September 20, 2004
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Animation, Action, Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$75 million
Box office
$367 million
Available in
119 countries

Tropes

Foreshadowing, Punctuated! For! Emphasis!, Dance Party Ending +9

  • Foreshadowing
  • Punctuated! For! Emphasis!
  • Dance Party Ending
  • Kiss Diss
  • Reactive Continuous Scream
  • Metal Muncher
  • Jealous Romantic Witness
  • "Eureka!" Moment
  • "Fawlty Towers" Plot
  • Get-Rich-Quick Scheme
  • Devious Dolphins
  • Butt-Monkey

12 of 196 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Shark Tale?"

Questions about Shark Tale

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shark Tale?

Netflix

In the United States, Shark Tale streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 48 other countries.

Is Shark Tale worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 6, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 35%, and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (42).

Is Shark Tale okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Shark Tale make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Shark Tale?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Was Shark Tale a box office hit?

Budget$75 million
Box office$367 million

Yes: it cost about $75 million to make and earned $367 million worldwide, 4.9 times its budget.

What tropes does Shark Tale use?

ForeshadowingPunctuated! For! Emphasis!Dance Party EndingKiss DissReactive Continuous ScreamMetal MuncherJealous Romantic Witness"Eureka!" Moment"Fawlty Towers" PlotGet-Rich-Quick SchemeDevious DolphinsButt-Monkeyand 184 more

TV Tropes lists 196 tropes for it, including Foreshadowing, Punctuated! For! Emphasis!, and Dance Party Ending.