Shrek(2001)
“The greatest fairy tale never told.”
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.
Director
Andrew Adamson
Studio
Pacific Data Images
Budget
$60M
Revenue
$489M
Cast
Mike Myers
as Shrek / Blind Mouse (voice)
Eddie Murphy
as Donkey (voice)
Cameron Diaz
as Princess Fiona (voice)
John Lithgow
as Lord Farquaad (voice)
Vincent Cassel
as Monsieur Hood (voice)
Peter Dennis
as Ogre Hunter (voice)
Clive Pearse
as Ogre Hunter (voice)
Jim Cummings
as Captain of the Guards (voice)
Bobby Block
as Baby Bear (voice)
Chris Miller
as Geppetto / Magic Mirror (voice)
Cody Cameron
as Pinnochio / Three Pigs (voice)
Kathleen Freeman
as Old Woman (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2001
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
English
Rating
7.8 / 10
Budget
$60M
Box Office
$489M
Production Companies
Pacific Data Images • DreamWorks Animation • DreamWorks Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shrek?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Shrek (2001).
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.
Who directed Shrek?▼
Shrek was directed by Andrew Adamson and released in 2001. It is a animation, comedy, fantasy, adventure, family film.
How long is Shrek?▼
Shrek has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
Who stars in Shrek?▼
The cast of Shrek includes Mike Myers as Shrek / Blind Mouse (voice), Eddie Murphy as Donkey (voice), Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona (voice), John Lithgow as Lord Farquaad (voice), Vincent Cassel as Monsieur Hood (voice) and more.
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