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Shrek

Play trailer 2:05 Poster for Shrek PG 2001 1h 30m Kids & Family Comedy Fantasy Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek whose precious solitude is suddenly shattered by an invasion of annoying fairy tale characters. They were all banished from their kingdom by the evil Lord Farquaad. Determined to save their home, not to mention his, Shrek cuts a deal with Farquaad and sets out to rescue Princess Fiona to be Farquaad's bride. Rescuing the Princess may be small compared to her deep, dark secret.
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Critics Consensus

While simultaneously embracing and subverting fairy tales, the irreverent Shrek also manages to tweak Disney's nose, provide a moral message to children, and offer viewers a funny, fast-paced ride.

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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh The Times (UK) May 19
4/5
For all its brashness, Shrek’s heart is in the right place. Go to Full Review Kim Newman Sight & Sound May 12
Based on a children’s book by William Steig, Shrek is a film of marvels if not quite a marvellous film. Go to Full Review Rachel Klein Bitch Media 10/22/2021
Turning the fairy-tale genre on its head was a clever, if not totally novel, notion at the time, and Shrek still retains much of its ironic charm 20 years later. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Apr 20
3.5/4
...an appealing premise that’s employed to pervasively (and agreeably) irreverent effect by Adamson and Jenson... Go to Full Review Michael D. Reid Victoria Times Colonist (B.C., Canada) 04/30/2024
5/5
What's not to love about Dreamworks' long-awaited digital delight? It's a hip, fresh and deliciously subversive spin on classic fairy tales. Go to Full Review Dan DiNicola The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY) 04/30/2024
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Smart, funny, deliciously hip, irreverent and just plain lovable, it's for everyone from pre-school to post retirement. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Derrick May 20 An all time classic. Great little one liners only the parents will get, and plenty of laughs for the kids. See more Erick Feb 9 Probably a good movie for its time but I’d say it is overrated. See more Timothy W 07/30/2025 I typically don’t care for Dreamworks snarky animation, but this one is snarky with heart, and it was done well! See more Shanny 07/29/2025 As awesome as I remember! See more William 07/29/2025 Hilarious as always!!!! See more Tyler E 07/29/2025 It Was Amazing! It Was The First Oscar Winner for Best Animated Feature, Beating Out Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius & Monsters, Inc. See more Read all reviews
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Andrew Adamson

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Vicky Jenson

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Mike Myers

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Eddie Murphy

Donkey

Cameron Diaz

Princess Fiona

John Lithgow

Lord Farquaad

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Shrek (MIKE MYERS) tries to convince the Donkey (EDDIE MURPHY) that he does not need a friend in DreamWorks Pictures' computer animated comedy SHREK. Lord Farquaad (JOHN LITHGOW) asks the magic mirror how he can become King in DreamWorks Pictures' irreverent computer animated comedy SHREK. Lord Farquaad (JOHN LITHGOW) tries to extract information from the hapless Gingerbread Man in DreamWorks Pictures' irreverent computer animated comedy SHREK. The Donkey (EDDIE MURPHY) makes himself at home in Shrek's (MIKE MYERS) favorite chair in DreamWorks Pictures' computer animated comedy SHREK. The Donkey (EDDIE MURPHY) is going to have a hard time proving he is an ordinary donkey when he is sprinkled with pixie dust and takes flight in DreamWorks Pictures' computer animated comedy SHREK. Shrek (MIKE MYERS) begins his morning ritual in his swamp home in DreamWorks Pictures' computer animated comedy SHREK. Shrek (MIKE MYERS) kicks the banished Big Bad Wolf out of his bed in DreamWorks Pictures' computer animated comedy SHREK. The Donkey (EDDIE MURPHY) is reunited with the lovesick Dragon in DreamWorks Pictures' computer animated comedy SHREK. Shrek (MIKE MYERS) prepares an unusual toast for the citizens of Duloc in DreamWorks Pictures' computer animated comedy SHREK. Shrek (MYERS) and the Donkey (MURPHY) arrive in Duloc to confront the evil Lord Farquaad about the banishment of all fairy-tale creatures in DreamWorks Pictures' computer animated comedy SHREK. View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek whose precious solitude is suddenly shattered by an invasion of annoying fairy tale characters. They were all banished from their kingdom by the evil Lord Farquaad. Determined to save their home, not to mention his, Shrek cuts a deal with Farquaad and sets out to rescue Princess Fiona to be Farquaad's bride. Rescuing the Princess may be small compared to her deep, dark secret.
Director
Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson
Producer
Aron Warner, John H. Williams, Jeffrey Katzenberg
Screenwriter
Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman, Roger S.H. Schulman, William Steig
Distributor
DreamWorks SKG
Production Co
DreamWorks SKG, Pacific Data Images (PDI)
Rating
PG (Some Crude Humor|Mild Language)
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 18, 2001, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
May 15, 2026
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$267.7M
Runtime
1h 30m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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