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Play trailer 2:05 Poster for Shrek PG Released May 18, 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 (Mike Myers) 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 (John Lithgow). Determined to save their home -- not to mention his -- Shrek cuts a deal with Farquaad and sets out to rescue Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) to be Farquaad's bride. Rescuing the Princess may be small compared to her deep, dark secret.
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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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Rachel Klein Bitch Media 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. Oct 22, 2021 Full Review Andrew O'Hagan Daily Telegraph (UK) Here is a movie of the times, funny, enjoyable, perfect-looking, and altogether original in a way that might cause us to look again at the meaning of the word. Jun 9, 2015 Full Review Alexander Walker London Evening Standard Shrek is alive, and with dark, sly and absolutely hilarious irreverence lampooning every once-sacred characteristic of the nursery kingdom. Shrek is a subversive joy.. Jun 9, 2015 Full Review Michael D. Reid Victoria Times Colonist (B.C., Canada) What's not to love about Dreamworks' long-awaited digital delight? It's a hip, fresh and deliciously subversive spin on classic fairy tales. Rated: 5/5 Apr 30, 2024 Full Review Dan DiNicola The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY) Smart, funny, deliciously hip, irreverent and just plain lovable, it's for everyone from pre-school to post retirement. Rated: A Apr 30, 2024 Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault Too much of "Shrek" seems like gags dreamed up by jaded adults. Rated: C Sep 7, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ryan W Best film of the century. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/03/24 Full Review Erik Shrek is a Great & Perfect Animated Masterpiece 100%. I give Shrek a 10/10 100% & A+. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/28/24 Full Review Sandra Ramos My two year old granddaughter enjoyed it!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/06/24 Full Review SpiralDragon101 The movie is perfect can’t wait to see the second one in theaters in April Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/14/24 Full Review Annette It was good clean humor for a child. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/17/24 Full Review Miranda D Shrek has everything you could want in an animated movie. Heartfelt moments, relatable characters, unexpected twists, an excellent soundtrack, and humor that appeals to young and old audiences. Theres a reason its still a revered movie even 20+ years later. If you havent seen it, youre truly missing out. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/16/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Shrek: Official Clip - An All-Star Ogre Opening Shrek: Official Clip - An All-Star Ogre Opening 3:06 Shrek: Official Clip - True Love's True Kiss Shrek: Official Clip - True Love's True Kiss 3:36 Shrek: Official Clip - Do You Know the Muffin Man? Shrek: Official Clip - Do You Know the Muffin Man? 3:37 Shrek: Official Clip - The Highest Room in the Tallest Tower Shrek: Official Clip - The Highest Room in the Tallest Tower 3:28 Shrek: Official Clip - Now I'm a Believer Shrek: Official Clip - Now I'm a Believer 2:02 Shrek: Official Clip - Rescuing Princess Fiona Shrek: Official Clip - Rescuing Princess Fiona 3:17 Shrek: Official Clip - Princess vs Merry Men Shrek: Official Clip - Princess vs Merry Men 2:25 Shrek: Official Clip - Hallelujah Shrek: Official Clip - Hallelujah 2:51 Shrek: Official Clip - Love in the Air Shrek: Official Clip - Love in the Air 2:51 Shrek: Official Clip - Kill the Ogre Shrek: Official Clip - Kill the Ogre 3:22 View more videos

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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

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Synopsis Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek (Mike Myers) 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 (John Lithgow). Determined to save their home -- not to mention his -- Shrek cuts a deal with Farquaad and sets out to rescue Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) 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
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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