Shrek

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Shrek

PG

Released May 18, 2001

1h 30m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Fantasy

Animation

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Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek whose precious solitude is suddenly shattered by an invasion of annoying fairy tale characters. They were all banished from their kingdom by the evil Lord Farquaad. Determined to save their home, not to mention his, Shrek cuts a deal with Farquaad and sets out to rescue Princess Fiona to be Farquaad's bride. Rescuing the Princess may be small compared to her deep, dark secret.

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Critics Consensus

While simultaneously embracing and subverting fairy tales, the irreverent Shrek also manages to tweak Disney's nose, provide a moral message to children, and offer viewers a funny, fast-paced ride.

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Rachel Klein

Bitch Media

Turning the fairy-tale genre on its head was a clever, if not totally novel, notion at the time, and Shrek still retains much of its ironic charm 20 years later.

Oct 22, 2021

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Andrew O'Hagan

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Here is a movie of the times, funny, enjoyable, perfect-looking, and altogether original in a way that might cause us to look again at the meaning of the word.

Jun 9, 2015

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Alexander Walker

London Evening Standard

Shrek is alive, and with dark, sly and absolutely hilarious irreverence lampooning every once-sacred characteristic of the nursery kingdom. Shrek is a subversive joy..

Jun 9, 2015

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Michael D. Reid

Victoria Times Colonist (B.C., Canada)

What's not to love about Dreamworks' long-awaited digital delight? It's a hip, fresh and deliciously subversive spin on classic fairy tales.

Rated: 5/5

Apr 30, 2024

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

Smart, funny, deliciously hip, irreverent and just plain lovable, it's for everyone from pre-school to post retirement.

Rated: A

Apr 30, 2024

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

Too much of "Shrek" seems like gags dreamed up by jaded adults.

Rated: C

Sep 7, 2022

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Timothy W

I typically don’t care for Dreamworks snarky animation, but this one is snarky with heart, and it was done well!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/30/25

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Shanny

As awesome as I remember!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/29/25

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William

Hilarious as always!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/29/25

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Tyler E

It Was Amazing! It Was The First Oscar Winner for Best Animated Feature, Beating Out Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius & Monsters, Inc.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/29/25

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Maria

Had so much fun watching this movie with the family. So nostalgic!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/29/25

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Ben W

Literally one of the most incredible love stories ever told. This is PEAK CINEMA. PERIODT. Shrek is not only love. Shrek is life. Beautiful story and amazing characters. All other aspects are the best, as well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/28/25

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Synopsis

Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek whose precious solitude is suddenly shattered by an invasion of annoying fairy tale characters. They were all banished from their kingdom by the evil Lord Farquaad. Determined to save their home, not to mention his, Shrek cuts a deal with Farquaad and sets out to rescue Princess Fiona to be Farquaad's bride. Rescuing the Princess may be small compared to her deep, dark secret.

Director: Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson
Producer: Aron Warner, John H. Williams, Jeffrey Katzenberg
Screenwriter: Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman, Roger S.H. Schulman, William Steig
Distributor: DreamWorks SKG
Production Co: DreamWorks SKG, Pacific Data Images (PDI)
Rating: PG (Some Crude Humor|Mild Language)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 18, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $267.7M
Runtime: 1h 30m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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