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Film · 2001 · Shrek (1 of 7)

Shrek

Directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson · starring Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz

  • 1 h 30 min
  • U
  • Animation · Adventure · Comedy
  • USA
  • Released in the UK 28 June 2001
  • 8.4 Users77 votes

Synopsis

Shrek, a green ogre who enjoys a life of solitude. Living in a far away swamp, he is suddenly invaded by a hoard of fairy tale characters, such as the Big Bad Wolf, the Three Little Pigs, and Three Blind Mice, all refugees of their homes who have been shunned by the evil Lord Farquaad. They want to save their homes from ruin, and enlist the help of Shrek, who is in the same situation. Shrek decides to offer Lord Farquaad a deal; he will rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona, who is intended to be Farquaad's bride. Accompanying Shrek on his adventure is the faithful but loquacious Donkey, who has a penchant for crooning pop songs. The two must face various obstacles in order to locate the Princess, but they find their world challenged when she reveals a dark secret that will affect the group.

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The essentials

Runtime
90 min1 hour and 30 minutes
Budget
$60mDreamWorks SKG
Rating
UUniversal
How long is Shrek?
1 hour and 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Shrek released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 28 June 2001.
Who directed Shrek?
Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson.
Who is in Shrek?
It stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and John Lithgow.
Where can I watch Shrek?
In the UK you can watch it on free on BBC iPlayer, on subscription on Disney+ and Netflix and on rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
Is it part of a series?
Yes: it is film 1 of 7 in Shrek.
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Reviews

8.4 77 votes
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The Shrek films

See them all
  1. Shrek 2001 · this film
  2. Shrek 2 2004
  3. Shrek the Third 2007
  4. Shrek Forever After 2010
  5. Puss in boots 2011
  6. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 2022
  7. Shrek 5 2027

Soundtrack

All 19 songs
  1. All StarSmash Mouth, Mixed, Eric Valetine Spotify
  2. MeditationAntonio Carlos Jobim Spotify
  3. On the Road AgainEddie Murphy Spotify
  4. Welcome to DulocJill Bogard, Hope Levy Spotify
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