Shrek (2001)
The greatest fairy tale never told.
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.
Read the Shrek feature →- Budget
- $60M
- Box office
- $487.9M
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Top billed cast
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Mike MyersShrek / Blind Mouse / Opening Narration (voice)
Eddie MurphyDonkey (voice)
Cameron DiazPrincess Fiona (voice)
John LithgowLord Farquaad (voice)
Vincent CasselMonsieur Hood (voice)
Peter DennisOgre Hunter (voice)
Clive PearseOgre Hunter (voice)
Jim CummingsCaptain of Guards (voice)
Bobby BlockBaby Bear (voice)
Chris MillerGeppetto / Magic Mirror (voice)
Cody CameronPinocchio / Three Pigs (voice)
Kathleen FreemanOld Woman (voice)Keywords
MagicCastlePrincessWoman directorDragonPrinceFairy taleAnthropomorphismLiberationLordshipDonkeyRobin hoodEnchantmentSwampParodyOgreShrek universeCartoon donkey
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · Fantasy · AdventureTheme affinityMagic · Castle · PrincessVisual styleAnimationDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityFamily
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Frequently asked questions about Shrek
What is Shrek 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.
How long is Shrek?
Shrek has a runtime of 90 minutes.
Where can I watch Shrek?
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