Overview
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.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedDirected by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, this 2001 animated comedy follows a gruff but lovable ogre whose secluded life is upended when he sets out to rescue a princess guarded by a fire-breathing dragon. Teamed with a motor-mouthed donkey, he embarks on a quest that subverts fairy-tale conventions at every turn. Spanning adventure, family, and fantasy, the film blends slapstick, witty humor, and surprising heart, with themes of acceptance, friendship, and looking past appearances. With a MagicMovieScore of 7.8, it's a crowd-pleasing choice for families and animation fans who love clever, irreverent takes on classic storybook tropes.
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Trailer
Top Cast
Mike Myers
Shrek / Blind Mouse (voice)
Eddie Murphy
Donkey (voice)
Cameron Diaz
Princess Fiona (voice)
John Lithgow
Lord Farquaad (voice)
Vincent Cassel
Monsieur Hood (voice)
Peter Dennis
Ogre Hunter (voice)
Clive Pearse
Ogre Hunter (voice)
Jim Cummings
Captain of the Guards (voice)
18,692 ratings, tightly clustered. This score is unlikely to move more than 0.02 with new ratings.
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Movie Info
Release Date
May 18, 2001
Runtime
1h 30m
Rating
PG
Genres
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Director