Puss in Boots (2011)

"Puss in Boots" (2011) is an American computer-animated adventure film from DreamWorks Animation, a spin-off of the "Shrek" series. Directed by Chris Miller, with a screenplay by Tom Wheeler, Brian Lynch, and William Davies. The main character is voiced by Antonio Banderas, who returns to the role of the charismatic sword-wielding cat from the Shrek films. The film also features the voices of Salma Hayek (Kitty Softpaws), Zach Galifianakis (Humpty Dumpty), Billy Bob Thornton (Jack), and Amy Sedaris (Jill).

Plot

The film takes place long before Puss meets Shrek. Puss in Boots is a renowned adventurer trying to clear his name after being accused of a crime he didn't commit. He learns of magic beans that can lead to the legendary Golden Goose and decides to steal them from the criminal couple Jack and Jill. To do this, Puss teams up with his childhood friend Humpty Dumpty and the cunning cat thief Kitty Softpaws. Together they embark on a dangerous journey filled with humor, action, and unexpected twists.

Shrek franchise chronology

The film "Puss in Boots" is part of the broader "Shrek" franchise. Here is the complete chronology of the main projects in viewing order:

• "Puss in Boots" (2011) — spin-off and prequel, telling the adventures of Puss before meeting Shrek. Runtime: 1 hr 30 min.
• "Shrek" (2001) — the first film in the series, where the ogre Shrek rescues Princess Fiona. Puss in Boots appears only in the second film.
• "Shrek 2" (2004) — Shrek and Fiona visit Fiona's parents, and Puss in Boots first appears as a hired assassin who is later won over to the side of the main characters.
• "Shrek the Third" (2007) — Shrek searches for an heir to the throne, and Puss helps him.
• "Shrek Forever After" (2010) — Shrek ends up in an alternate reality where Puss has become a fat house pet.
• "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" (2022) — sequel, set ten years after the first film. Puss learns he has used up eight of his nine lives and sets out to find the mythical Last Wish to restore his lost lives.

There is also an animated series "The Adventures of Puss in Boots" (2015–2018), which is non-canon and tells of events before the first film. The series has 78 episodes across 6 seasons.

Where to watch

The film is available on official platforms:

• Peacock (official NBCUniversal streaming service)
• Amazon Prime Video (rent/buy)
• Apple TV (rent/buy)

For Ukrainian viewers, the film may be available on localized platforms, but exact links were not found. We recommend checking availability on:

• UAKino