Shrek

Shrek

2001 · 90 min · EN · PG · 7.8 (19,470 votes)
Dir. Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson · Starring Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow, Vincent Cassel, Peter Dennis · Music Harry Gregson-Williams · Shrek Collection

“The greatest fairy tale never told.”

AnimationComedyFantasyAdventureFamily

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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This film is a boisterous, irreverent romp that playfully upends classic fairy tale tropes. It feels like a warm hug wrapped in sharp wit and vibrant animation, delivering genuine laughs and a surprisingly heartfelt message about finding beauty in unexpected places. A truly feel-good adventure.

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