Shrek

Film - 2001 - Animation, Comedy, Fantasy

The story

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

Starring

Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow, Vincent Cassel, Peter Dennis

Where to watch

prime, binge, paramount, stan, netflix

Ratings

IMDb 7.9 out of 10

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Film · 2001 · Animation · Comedy · Fantasy

Shrek

85% match1h 30mPG
B
Paramount+
S
Netflix
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Shrek hits the based on novel or book and magic thread running through your loves.

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The story

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.

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Ratings
IMDb
7.9 / 10
824k votes
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89%
Tomatometer
4.12 / 5
2.7M ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
7.8 / 10
TMDB users
Details
TypeFilm
GenreAnimation, Comedy, Fantasy
Runtime1h 30m
RatedPG
Release2001-05-18
Where to watch
Prime VideoBBINGE
Paramount+
Paramount+SStan
Netflix
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