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Shark Tale

2004·Movie
1h 30min·PG
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Funny, striking style.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Wholesome8
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Pop culture and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

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.
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Shark Tale legally?

Shark Tale is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Shark Tale worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 35%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Shark Tale rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Shark Tale?

1 h 30 min

Shark Tale runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Shark Tale?

Critics42
Audiences53

Not quite. Audiences rate Shark Tale higher (53) than critics (42). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

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 language is Shark Tale in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Shark Tale?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Shark Tale in 119 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Shark Tale, including Foreshadowing, Punctuated! For! Emphasis!, Dance Party Ending.