Shrek

– It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a m..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.90 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 30 Minutes
Release Year:
2001
Shrek (2001)

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.

Shrek (2001) - Trailer

Release Date:

18 May 2001

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson

Writer:

William Steig (based upon the book by), Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman, Roger S.H. Schulman, Cody Cameron (additional dialogue), Chris Miller (additional dialogue), Conrad Vernon (additional dialogue)

Main Actors:

Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow

Plot:

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.

Awards:

Won 1 Oscar. Another 36 wins & 60 nominations.

Gross profit:

$266,982,666

Production:

Dreamworks

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
88%
Metacritic:
84%