Shrek

Name: Shrek
Director: Andrew Adamson
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Family
Released: 2001
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow, Vincent Cassel

The greatest fairy tale never told.

20011h 30m7.8(19,100 votes)

AnimationComedyFantasyAdventureFamily

Synopsis

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.

Shrek (2001) is a animation, comedy, fantasy, adventure, and family film directed by Andrew Adamson. It stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz. The film runs for 1 hour 30 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.8 out of 10 from 19,100 votes.

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Director

Andrew Adamson

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)

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Is Shrek Worth Watching?

If you enjoy fans of animation, comedy, fantasy, adventure, and family, Shrek is a confident recommendation. The surest way to know is to see whether the friends who share your taste actually loved it—that is exactly what FriendsRecommend shows you before you press play.

Frequently Asked Questions About Shrek

Where can I watch Shrek?

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Who stars in Shrek?

Shrek stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and John Lithgow, and was directed by Andrew Adamson.

How long is Shrek?

Shrek has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes.

When did Shrek come out?

Shrek was released in 2001.

What genre is Shrek?

Shrek is a animation, comedy, fantasy, adventure, and family film.

Is Shrek worth watching?

Shrek holds an average audience score of 7.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.