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Shrek is a 2001 American animated fantasy comedy film loosely based on the 1990 children's picture book of the same name by William Steig. Directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson (in their feature directorial debuts) and written by Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman, and Roger S. H. Schulman, it is the first installment in the Shrek film series. The film stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and John Lithgow. In the film, an embittered ogre named Shrek (Myers) finds his home in the swamp overrun by fairy tale creatures banished by the obsessive ruler Lord Farquaad (Lithgow). With the help of Donkey (Murphy), Shrek makes a pact with Farquaad to rescue Princess Fiona (Diaz) in exchange for regaining control of his swamp.
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2001 · 1h 30m · Animation · Comedy · Fantasy
TMDB 7.8/10 (19,098 votes)
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.
Directed by Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson
Box office $490M worldwide
Family reviews:Plugged In ↗Common Sense Media ↗Dove ↗Movieguide ↗
Andrew AdamsonDirector
Vicky JensonDirector
Eddie Murphyas Donkey (voice)
Vincent Casselas Monsieur Hood (voice)
Peter Dennisas Ogre Hunter (voice)CClive Pearseas Ogre Hunter (voice)
Jim Cummingsas Captain of the Guards (voice)BBobby Blockas Baby Bear (voice)
Chris Milleras Geppetto / Magic Mirror (voice)
Cody Cameronas Pinnochio / Three Pigs (voice)
Kathleen Freemanas Old Woman (voice)
Christopher Knightsas Blind Mouse / Thelonious (voice)