Shark Tale (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Shark Tale is a 2004 animated comedy directed by Rob Letterman and Vicky Jenson, starring Robert De Niro, Will Smith and Angelina Jolie. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $374.6 million worldwide on a $75 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Directors
- Rob Letterman , Vicky Jenson and Bibo Bergeron
- Original language
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English - Studio
- DreamWorks Distribution
- Budget
- $75M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Shark Tale About?
The premise of Shark Tale without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A small fish named Oscar fabricates a heroic tale to elevate his status in the underwater community. His lie quickly spirals into a complex situation when he becomes entangled with the vengeful son of a feared shark boss. To protect his newfound reputation and avoid the consequences of his deception, Oscar must confront danger and navigate a web of lies, all while learning valuable lessons about honesty and friendship. It's a comedic adventure filled with colorful characters and a vibrant ocean setting.
Shark Tale Cast
Robert De Niro leads the cast, with Will Smith and Angelina Jolie. Directed by Rob Letterman, Vicky Jenson and Bibo Bergeron; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Rob Letterman - Co-director Vicky Jenson
- Co-director Bibo Bergeron
More from the Directors of Shark Tale
More films directed by the directors of Shark Tale, best-rated first: Shrek, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, The Road to El Dorado and Goosebumps.
Shark Tale Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Shark Tale 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.
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IMDb 4.7 /10
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Metacritic 48 Metascore
User score 5.1
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TMDB 60% User score
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Shark Tale Plot Summary
What happens in Shark Tale from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the lively waters of Southside Reef, a solitary bluestreak cleaner wrasse named Oscar pursues his lifelong ambition of becoming a tongue-scrubber at the renowned Whale Wash—a dream rooted in his childhood fantasies. Despite his aspirations, his peers cruelly mock him, leaving Oscar with a sense of deep inadequacy. Amidst his daily struggles, Oscar grapples with financial hardships, as he finds himself in significant debt to Sykes, the enigmatic pufferfish who runs the Whale Wash and serves as the right-hand man to Don Lino, the powerful mob boss.
Full summary
The whole story of Shark Tale, scene by scene
Shark Tale Box Office & Budget
Shark Tale grossed $374.6 million worldwide on a $75 million budget, 5.0 times what it cost. $160.9 million came from the US and Canada and $213.7 million (57%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$374.6M
5.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $160.9M
- International
- $213.7M
- Budget
- $75M
Shark Tale Awards & Nominations
Shark Tale was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 2005 1 nomination- Nominated Animated Feature Film
Shark Tale Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Shark Tale (2004) Trailer (VHS Capture)
How Well Do You Know Shark Tale?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main protagonist of Shark Tale?
Cars in Shark Tale
37 cars on screen, including the 1984 Jeep Cherokee and the 1992 Chevrolet Chevy Van.
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1984 Jeep Cherokee Main role -
1992 Chevrolet Chevy Van Important role -
1994 Mazda MPV Important role -
1992 Plymouth Colt Vista Important role
Shark Tale Also Known As
46 alternative titles, including “鯊魚黑幫” and “El espanta tiburones”.
- Also known as
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- 鯊魚黑幫
- El espanta tiburones
- Priča o ajkulama
- Istoriya s akuli
- Karchariomáchos
- Pidvodna bratva
- Haaiensnaaier
- Grosse Haie - Kleine Fische
- Köpəkbalığı Hekayəsi
- 鯊膽大話王
- 鲨鱼故事
- Große Haie - Kleine Fische
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- Cápamese
- Gang de Requins
- El espantatiburones
- Hajar som hajar
- O Gang dos Tubarões
- Подводная Братва
- 鲨鱼黑帮
- Příběh žraloka
- Príbeh žraloka
- Stor ståhai
- Stor Ståhaj
- תפוס ת'כריש
- Hain Tarina
- ชาร์ค เทล เรื่องของปลาจอมวุ่นชุลมุนป่วนสมุทร
- Rybki z ferajny
- 샤크
- Підводна братва
- Köpekbalığı Hikayesi
- Povestea unui rechin
- Καρχαριομάχος
- O Espanta Tubarões
- История с акули
- داستان کوسه
- Riba ribi grize rep
- Visa tiesa apie ryklį
- L’Espantataurons
- シャーク・テイル, ზვიგენთა რისხვა
- Kraljestvo morskega psa
- Haikala lugu
- Hákarlasaga
- Прича о ајкулама
- إشاعة القرش
- Câu Chuyện Cá Mập
- Haizivs stāsts
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Shark Tale FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Shark Tale, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shark Tale?
Shark Tale runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Shark Tale released?
Shark Tale was released on October 1, 2004.
Who directed Shark Tale?
Shark Tale was directed by Rob Letterman, Vicky Jenson and Bibo Bergeron.
More films by Rob Letterman Who is in the cast of Shark Tale?
Shark Tale stars Robert De Niro, Will Smith and Angelina Jolie, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Shark Tale make at the box office?
Shark Tale grossed $374.6 million worldwide ($160.9 million domestic, $213.7 million international) on a budget of $75 million.
How is Shark Tale rated?
Shark Tale has 4.7/10 on IMDb, 48 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Was Shark Tale nominated for any awards?
Shark Tale received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Shark Tale have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Shark Tale has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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