
Puss in Boots
Plot
Long before he even met Shrek, the notorious fighter, lover and outlaw Puss in Boots becomes a hero when he sets off on an adventure with the tough and street smart Kitty Softpaws and the mastermind Humpty Dumpty to save his town. This is the true story of The Cat, The Myth, The Legend... The Boots.
About Puss in Boots
Puss in Boots is a 2011 American animated adventure comedy film featuring the titular character originally from Shrek 2 (2004) and inspired by the fairy tale. Produced by DreamWorks Animation, the film was directed by Chris Miller and written by Tom Wheeler. Antonio Banderas stars as Puss in Boots, alongside Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Bob Thornton, and Amy Sedaris. The film follows the origin story of Puss in Boots, before the events of Shrek 2. Development began following the release of Shrek 2 in 2004. Originally titled Puss in Boots: The Story of an Ogre Killer, it was announced as a direct-to-video film, scheduled to be released in 2008. In October 2006, the film was redeveloped as a theatrical release, with Shrek the Third (2007) director Miller joining the project. Puss in Boots had its world premiere on October 16, 2011, aboard the cruise ship Allure of the Seas, and was released in theaters in the United States on October 28 by Paramount Pictures. The film received generally positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success, grossing $555 million on a production budget of $130 million. At the 84th Academy Awards, the film was nominated for Best Animated Feature. A television series spin-off, The Adventures of Puss in Boots, premiered in January 2015, and a sequel, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, was released in 2022.
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Series
Part of DreamWorks Animation feature films. Comes after Shrek Forever After (2010). Followed by Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022).
Awards
1 award on record:
- Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Animated Movie
Also nominated for 3 other awards: Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Animated Feature, Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.
As recorded on Wikidata, which may not list every award.
Cast
Antonio BanderasPuss in Boots (voice)
Salma Hayek PinaultKitty Softpaws (voice)
Zach GalifianakisHumpty Alexander Dumpty (voice)
Billy Bob ThorntonJack (voice)
Amy SedarisJill (voice)
Constance MarieImelda (voice)
Mike MitchellAndy Beanstalk (voice)- Rich DietlBounty Hunter (voice)
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