Shark Tale(2004)
“Behind every little fish is a great white lie.”
Overview
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.
Director
Vicky Jenson
Studio
DreamWorks Animation
Budget
$75M
Revenue
$367M
Cast
Will Smith
as Oscar (voice)
Robert De Niro
as Don Lino (voice)
Renée Zellweger
as Angie (voice)
Jack Black
as Lenny (voice)
Angelina Jolie
as Lola (voice)
Ziggy Marley
as Ernie (voice)
Martin Scorsese
as Sykes (voice)
David P. Smith
as Crazy Joe (voice)
Doug E. Doug
as Bernie (voice)
Michael Imperioli
as Frankie (voice)
Vincent Pastore
as Luca (voice)
Peter Falk
as Don Feinberg (voice)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2004
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$75M
Box Office
$367M
Production Companies
DreamWorks Animation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shark Tale?▼
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What is Shark Tale about?▼
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.
Who directed Shark Tale?▼
Shark Tale was directed by Vicky Jenson and released in 2004. It is a animation, action, comedy, family film.
How long is Shark Tale?▼
Shark Tale has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
Who stars in Shark Tale?▼
The cast of Shark Tale includes Will Smith as Oscar (voice), Robert De Niro as Don Lino (voice), Renée Zellweger as Angie (voice), Jack Black as Lenny (voice), Angelina Jolie as Lola (voice) and more.
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