Once they've seen the ads or have heard about it, many young kids will probably want to see it, with some or possibly many teens also wanting to see it as well. For mild language and some crude humor. His behavior is occasionally somewhat crude, be he has a sense of humor and shows bravery and smarts when needed. In general, however, he's an amiable character. Then read OUR TAKE of this film.
Profanity consists of a few minor expletives, while some colorful phrases are also used.
There are also a few benign sexual references, but they'll likely go over most kids' heads. Some of those and other scenes that involved potential peril may be unsettling, suspenseful or even scary for some younger kids, but that all depends on their age, level of maturity and tolerance for such material. Beyond that, various characters have varying degrees of bad attitudes, while discussable topics such as what constitutes beauty and how people perceive others are also present. If you're still concerned about the film's appropriateness for anyone in your home who may want to see it, we suggest that you take a closer look at our detailed content listings for more specific examples of what's present in the film. After Farquaad announces that whoever kills Shrek will be announced champion of some contest, the ogre picks up a mug and asks why they can't settle this over a pint.