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Shrek

"The greatest fairy tale never told."

2001-05-18 Animation 1hr 30m

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.

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Storyline

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.

  • Released
    2001-05-18
  • Revenue
    $488,628,188
  • Budget
    $60,000,000
  • Runtime
    1hr 30m
  • Genre
    Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Family
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    7.9
  • Production
    Pacific Data Images, DreamWorks Animation, DreamWorks Pictures

Crew

Andrew Adamson
Director
William Steig
Novel
Jeffrey Katzenberg
Producer
Keywords:
princess based on novel or book magic fairy tale donkey liberation lordship prince castle villain robin hood enchantment swamp parody anthropomorphism dragon woman director ogre absurd cartoon donkey admiring

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Cast

Mike Myers

Mike Myers
Shrek / Blind Mouse (voice)
Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy
Donkey (voice)
Cameron Diaz

Cameron Diaz
Princess Fiona (voice)
John Lithgow

John Lithgow
Lord Farquaad (voice)
Vincent Cassel

Vincent Cassel
Monsieur Hood (voice)
Peter Dennis

Peter Dennis
Ogre Hunter (voice)
Clive Pearse

Clive Pearse
Ogre Hunter (voice)
Jim Cummings

Jim Cummings
Captain of Guards (voice)
Bobby Block

Bobby Block
Baby Bear (voice)
Chris Miller

Chris Miller
Geppetto / Magic Mirror (voice)
Cody Cameron

Cody Cameron
Pinocchio / Three Pigs (voice)
Kathleen Freeman

Kathleen Freeman
Old Woman (voice)
Michael Galasso

Michael Galasso
Peter Pan (voice)
Christopher Knights

Christopher Knights
Blind Mouse / Thelonious (voice)
Simon J. Smith

Simon J. Smith
Blind Mouse (voice)
Conrad Vernon

Conrad Vernon
Gingerbread Man (voice)
Jacquie Barnbrook

Jacquie Barnbrook
Wrestling Fan (voice)
Guillaume Aretos

Guillaume Aretos
Merry Man (voice)
John Bisom

John Bisom
Merry Man (voice)
Matthew Gonder

Matthew Gonder
Merry Man (voice)
Calvin Remsberg

Calvin Remsberg
Merry Man (voice)
Jean-Paul Vignon

Jean-Paul Vignon
Merry Man (voice)
Val Bettin

Val Bettin
Bishop (voice)
Andrew Adamson

Andrew Adamson
Duloc Mascot (voice) (uncredited)
Gary A. Hecker

Gary A. Hecker
Dragon Vocals (voice) (uncredited)

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Movie Reviews

Reviews for Shrek
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A Review by Cwf97 10

Written by Cwf97 on 2021-05-10

Shrek is a masterpiece! It helped subvert the Disney Renaissance formula with great humor and heart. Myers, Murphy, Diaz and Lithgow did a g... read more

Shrek is a masterpiece! It helped subvert the Disney Renaissance formula with great humor and heart. Myers, Murphy, Diaz and Lithgow did a great job voicing the characters. Now that this film is 20 years old, I am glad it existed.

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A Review by GenerationofSwine 10

Written by GenerationofSwine on 2023-01-12

Eddie Murphy was actually funny in this. I mean he was 1980s Eddie Murphy style funny in this. It was like he was at the top of his game aga... read more

Eddie Murphy was actually funny in this. I mean he was 1980s Eddie Murphy style funny in this. It was like he was at the top of his game again. It makes you miss Eddie. What we have today is not the glory that he once was. But, beyond the great return of funny Eddie...there is a wonderful dark humor that goes great with an otherwise wholesome and moving moral.

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A Review by Hankey79 9

Written by Hankey79 on 2023-01-14

It was so fun and a new try. 하하... read more

It was so fun and a new try. 하하

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2023-09-02

Poor old ogre "Shrek" just want to be left alone, that's all - he's got a bit of the Greta Garbo's about him. Rather inconveniently, though,... read more

Poor old ogre "Shrek" just want to be left alone, that's all - he's got a bit of the Greta Garbo's about him. Rather inconveniently, though, nasty Lord "Farquaad" who has a little of the Napoleon syndrome about him, banishes all the fairytale creatures from his lands and so they turn up on the doorstep of our green friend. How can he be rid of them all? Well together with his new (and frankly quite annoying friend) "Donkey" they head to the castle where they are given challenge: go and rescue the Princess "Fiona" from her dragon-guarded castle tower and bring her to marry the diminutive dictator. Off they go on a series of fun escapades that introduce us to all the creatures in the forest - including a decidedly French "Robin Hood , "Pinocchio", "Peter Pan" - indeed, just about everyone from the fables pantheon. Do they achieve their mission - we you will just have to watch and see; but along the way the jokes have plenty to amuse older audiences with a screenplay that pokes some gentle fun at some prevailing stereotypes on beauty, loyalty, bullying, sexuality - you name it. Murphy is still fearsomely annoying - sorry, but Messrs. Myers, Lithgow and Cassel along with Cameron Diaz add richness to the punchy script and to the excellent and enjoyably colourful animation to create a film that has stood the test of time well.

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A Review by Cwf97

Shrek is a masterpiece! It helped subvert the Disney Renaissance formula with great humor and heart. Myers, Murphy, Diaz and Lithgow did a great job voicing the characters. Now that this film is 20 years old, I am glad it existed....

reviewer avatar

A Review by Cwf97 10

Written by Cwf97 on 2021-05-10

Shrek is a masterpiece! It helped subvert the Disney Renaissance formula with great humor and heart. Myers, Murphy, Diaz and Lithgow did a great job voicing the characters. Now that this film is 20 ye...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by GenerationofSwine 10

Written by GenerationofSwine on 2023-01-12

Eddie Murphy was actually funny in this. I mean he was 1980s Eddie Murphy style funny in this. It was like he was at the top of his game again. It makes you miss Eddie. What we have today is not th...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by Hankey79 9

Written by Hankey79 on 2023-01-14

It was so fun and a new try. 하하...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2023-09-02

Poor old ogre "Shrek" just want to be left alone, that's all - he's got a bit of the Greta Garbo's about him. Rather inconveniently, though, nasty Lord "Farquaad" who has a little of the Napoleon synd...

read more