Shrek (2001)
Movie 1h 30m ★ 7.8/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, pure adrenaline, blow my mind, family night
AdventureAnimationComedyFamilyFantasy
Shrek is an adventure, animation and comedy movie from 2001. It is directed by Andrew Adamson. The cast includes Jim Cummings, John Lithgow and Vincent Cassel. The running time is 1h 30m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.8 out of 10.
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.
Where to watch Shrek
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Cast & crew
- Andrew AdamsonDirector
- Vicky JensonDirector
- Jim Cummingsas Captain of the Guards (voice)
- John Lithgowas Lord Farquaad (voice)
- Vincent Casselas Monsieur Hood (voice)
- Cameron Diazas Princess Fiona (voice)
- Eddie Murphyas Donkey (voice)
- Kathleen Freemanas Old Woman (voice)
- Cody Cameronas Pinnochio / Three Pigs (voice)
- Mike Myersas Shrek / Blind Mouse (voice)
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Questions about Shrek
- What genre is Shrek?
- Shrek is categorised as Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy.
- Who stars in Shrek?
- Jim Cummings, John Lithgow, Vincent Cassel, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Shrek?
- Andrew Adamson directed Shrek.
- How long is Shrek?
- Shrek runs for 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- Is Shrek worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Shrek?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
