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Shrek

  • 20012001
  • PGPG
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
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Cameron Diaz, Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and John Lithgow in Shrek (2001)
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A mean lord exiles fairytale creatures to the swamp of a grumpy ogre, who must go on a quest and rescue a princess for the lord in order to get his land back.A mean lord exiles fairytale creatures to the swamp of a grumpy ogre, who must go on a quest and rescue a princess for the lord in order to get his land back.A mean lord exiles fairytale creatures to the swamp of a grumpy ogre, who must go on a quest and rescue a princess for the lord in order to get his land back.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
647K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
768
50
  • Directors
    • Andrew Adamson
    • Vicky Jenson
  • Writers
    • William Steig(based upon the book by)
    • Ted Elliott
    • Terry Rossio
  • Stars
    • Mike Myers(voice)
    • Eddie Murphy(voice)
    • Cameron Diaz(voice)
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Andrew Adamson
    • Vicky Jenson
  • Writers
    • William Steig(based upon the book by)
    • Ted Elliott
    • Terry Rossio
  • Stars
    • Mike Myers(voice)
    • Eddie Murphy(voice)
    • Cameron Diaz(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.1KUser reviews
    • 173Critic reviews
    • 84Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 40 wins & 60 nominations total

    Videos6

    Shrek
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    Top cast

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    Mike Myers
    Mike Myers
    • Shrekas Shrek
    • (voice)
    • …
    Eddie Murphy
    Eddie Murphy
    • Donkeyas Donkey
    • (voice)
    Cameron Diaz
    Cameron Diaz
    • Princess Fionaas Princess Fiona
    • (voice)
    John Lithgow
    John Lithgow
    • Lord Farquaadas Lord Farquaad
    • (voice)
    Vincent Cassel
    Vincent Cassel
    • Monsieur Hoodas Monsieur Hood
    • (voice)
    Peter Dennis
    Peter Dennis
    • Ogre Hunteras Ogre Hunter
    • (voice)
    Clive Pearse
    Clive Pearse
    • Ogre Hunteras Ogre Hunter
    • (voice)
    Jim Cummings
    Jim Cummings
    • Captain of Guardsas Captain of Guards
    • (voice)
    Bobby Block
    • Baby Bearas Baby Bear
    • (voice)
    Chris Miller
    Chris Miller
    • Geppettoas Geppetto
    • (voice)
    • …
    Cody Cameron
    • Pinnochioas Pinnochio
    • (voice)
    • …
    Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman
    • Old Womanas Old Woman
    • (voice)
    Michael Galasso
    • Peter Panas Peter Pan
    • (voice)
    Christopher Knights
    • Blind Mouseas Blind Mouse
    • (voice)
    • …
    Simon J. Smith
    • Blind Mouseas Blind Mouse
    • (voice)
    Conrad Vernon
    Conrad Vernon
    • Gingerbread Manas Gingerbread Man
    • (voice)
    Jacquie Barnbrook
    Jacquie Barnbrook
    • Wrestling Fanas Wrestling Fan
    • (voice)
    Guillaume Aretos
    • Merry Manas Merry Man
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Andrew Adamson
      • Vicky Jenson
    • Writers
      • William Steig(based upon the book by)
      • Ted Elliott
      • Terry Rossio
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    When a green ogre named Shrek discovers his swamp has been 'swamped' with all sorts of fairytale creatures by the scheming Lord Farquaad, Shrek sets out with a very loud donkey by his side to 'persuade' Farquaad to give Shrek his swamp back. Instead, a deal is made. Farquaad, who wants to become the King, sends Shrek to rescue Princess Fiona, who is awaiting her true love in a tower guarded by a fire-breathing dragon. But once they head back with Fiona, it starts to become apparent that not only does Shrek, an ugly ogre, begin to fall in love with the lovely princess, but Fiona is also hiding a huge secret. —Film_Fan
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The greatest fairy tale never told.
    • Genres
      • Animation
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Family
      • Fantasy
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for mild language and some crude humor
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The principal actors never met each other. They all read their parts separately, with a reader feeding them the lines. John Lithgow later admitted that, while he enjoyed playing Lord Farquaad, he was a little disappointed that he never actually worked directly with Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, or Eddie Murphy.
    • Goofs
      The chain around Dragon's neck is not there when Donkey summons her before the wedding scene, but it appears seconds later when Shrek gives Donkey a noogie. The chain disappears again after Shrek uses it to climb onto her.
    • Quotes

      [Shrek enters the tournament]

      Lord Farquaad: What's that? It's hideous!

      Shrek: Well, that's not very nice.

      [gestures to Donkey]

      Shrek: It's just a donkey.

    • Crazy credits
      SPOILER: The Ss in the DreamWorks logo transform into ogre form. This hints at Fiona's nightly transformation into an ogre.
    • Alternate versions
      The Blu-ray release adds some extra music cues to the score. For example, when Donkey sings "You Gotta Have Friends" to Shrek, an instrumental that wasn't there before is heard in the background.
    • Connections
      Edited into Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      All Star
      Written by Greg Camp

      Performed by Smash Mouth

      Courtesy of Interscope Records

      Under licence from Universal Music Enterprises

      Produced and Mixed by Eric Valetine

    User reviews1.1K

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Beautifully computer-animated fairy tale: a gentle morality play, very skillfully done.
    I'm an old dude, 75 to be exact, and in my working days I was everything from a mainframe programmer to a HiTech startup Tech Admin. This sentence is here only to show why I am interested in the productions of Dreamworks and, of course, Pixar. Coming from a computer background permits me to be very, very impressed with the wonderful skill and creativity that go into making movies such as Shreck.

    Now then: The movie itself is marvelous! The characters are gentle and funny; there is no gratuitous violence; there are innuendos, of course, but skillfully done in a way that the "libretto" if you will can be "read" at least two levels. The story line itself is charming, and the ending is a real, nifty surprise!

    I add here that I've watched this with my younger G_Kids, who loved it; and also with my bride of fifty years, who loved it.

    It is in all ways in a class with the best that Mr. Jobs has so far produced, which is saying a great deal.

    HIGHLY recommended as good, funny, charming entertainment for a whole bunch of ages.

    Nick Fortis Los Altos California
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    FAQ2

    • Is "Shrek" based on a book?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 18, 2001 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • DreamWorks (Flash only) (United States)
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Шрек
    • Filming locations
      • Glendale, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • DreamWorks Animation
      • Dreamworks Pictures
      • Pacific Data Images (PDI)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $267,665,011
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $42,347,760
      • May 20, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $487,853,320
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS

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