Shrek
"The greatest fairy tale never told."
Originally released in 2001. Shrek is a animation/comedy film. directed by Andrew Adamson.
Starring Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 18, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (18,277 votes)
Budget
$60M
Production budget
Box Office
$488.6M
8.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Mike Myers
as Shrek / Blind Mouse (voice)
Eddie Murphy
as Donkey (voice)
Cameron Diaz
as Princess Fiona (voice)
John Lithgow
as Lord Farquaad (voice)
Vincent Cassel
as Monsieur Hood (voice)
Peter Dennis
as Ogre Hunter (voice)
Clive Pearse
as Ogre Hunter (voice)
Jim Cummings
as Captain of the Guards (voice)
Bobby Block
as Baby Bear (voice)
Chris Miller
as Geppetto / Magic Mirror (voice)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $60,000,000
- Revenue
- $488,628,188
Production Companies
- Pacific Data Images
- DreamWorks Animation
- DreamWorks Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shrek about?
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 ...
Who directed Shrek?
Shrek was directed by Andrew Adamson.
How long is Shrek?
Shrek has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Shrek released?
Shrek was released on May 18, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shrek?
The main cast of Shrek includes Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow, Vincent Cassel.
Is Shrek worth watching?
Shrek has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 18,277 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.