Shrek (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2001, Shrek is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Andrew Adamson, running about 90 minutes. “The greatest fairy tale never told.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey.
Who’s in it. Shrek stars Mike Myers as Shrek / Blind Mouse / Opening Narration (voice), Eddie Murphy as Donkey (voice), Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona (voice) and John Lithgow as Lord Farquaad (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Shrek has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $487.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shrek page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shrek tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shrek (2001)?
- In US, Shrek is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shrek worth watching?
- Shrek holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shrek?
- Shrek stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow and Vincent Cassel.
- When was Shrek released?
- Shrek was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.