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Animated comedy
Shrek (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Shrek is a 2001 animated comedy directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, starring Eddie Murphy and Mike Myers. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $489 million worldwide on a $60 million budget. It won 1 Oscar, including Animated Feature Film, and 4 awards in all. Critics gave it 84 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Directors
- Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson
- Studio
- DreamWorks Distribution
- Budget
- $60M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Shrek About?
The premise of Shrek without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Living a solitary life in a swamp, the ogre Shrek finds his peace shattered when a host of fairy tale creatures are dumped on his land by the ruthless Lord Farquaad. To regain his privacy and appease Farquaad, Shrek reluctantly agrees to a quest: rescuing Princess Fiona. But Fiona holds a secret that challenges everything Shrek thinks he knows, leading to an unexpected journey of self-discovery and friendship.
Shrek Themes & Keywords
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- epic
- swamp
- donkey
- ogre
- fairy tale
- princess
- curse
- exploding animal
- spoof
- shrek character
- transformation
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- stained glass window
- mirror
- blockbuster
- ethnic cleansing
- talking animal
- dragon
- reluctant hero
- tearjerker
- fire breathing dragon
- flatulence
- arm ripped off
- interrupted wedding
- talking donkey
- cannibalism
- fairy tale parody
- peter pan character
- pinocchio character
- robin hood character
- the three little pigs characters
- slow motion scene
- snake
- one word title
- puppet
- green skin
- church
- guard
- broken heart
- bridge
- handkerchief
- true love
- egg
- helmet
- mascot
- roar
- crown
- angry mob
- barrel
- chandelier
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Cast & crew
Shrek Cast
Eddie Murphy leads the cast, with Mike Myers. Directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson.
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Co-director Andrew Adamson - Co-director Vicky Jenson
Ratings
Shrek Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Shrek 84 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.
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IMDb 7.9 /10
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Metacritic 84 Metascore
User score 8.6
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TMDB 77% User score
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Plot
Shrek Plot Summary
What happens in Shrek from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Shrek, a grumpy and self-centered green ogre, has always relished his quiet life in a secluded swamp. However, this peace is shattered when a horde of fairy-tale creatures, including Pinocchio, the Three Little Pigs, and Donkey, are ordered to invade his home by the obsessive Lord Farquaad, who despises all things fairy-tale. In a bid to reclaim his privacy, Shrek embarks on a journey to confront Farquaad, with his enthusiastic new friend Donkey accompanying him along the way.
Full summary
The whole story of Shrek, scene by scene
Box office
Shrek Box Office & Budget
Shrek grossed $489 million worldwide on a $60 million budget, 8.1 times what it cost. $268.7 million came from the US and Canada and $220.3 million (45%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$489M
8.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $268.7M
- International
- $220.3M
- Budget
- $60M
US & Canada 55%
Rest of the world 45%
Awards
Shrek Awards & Nominations
Shrek won 1 Oscar, including Animated Feature Film, and 4 awards in all. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 2002, with 1 win from 6 nominations.
4 wins11 nominations4 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2002 1 win · 6 nominations- Won Best Adapted Screenplay
- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Eddie Murphy
- Nominated Best Film
- Nominated Best Original Music
- Nominated Best Sound
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Oscars 2002 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Animated Feature Film
- Nominated Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published)
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Critics' Choice 2002 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Animated Feature
- Nominated Best Picture
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Annie Awards 2001 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Animated Feature
Videos
Shrek Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 2 trailers, 1 clip, 1 featurette and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer Shrek (2001) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers
- Clip Shrek | Shrek Meets Donkey | Extended Preview
- Featurette Shrek Wins Best Animated Feature | 74th Oscars (2002)
- Behind the Scenes The Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Shrek! | Bonus Feature Spotlight [Blu-ray/DVD]
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Shrek?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the voice actor for Shrek?
Details
Shrek Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Sreka” and “Šrek”.
- Also known as
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- Sreka
- Šrek
- Srek
- Схрек
- 怪物史瑞克
- シェレック
- Gã Chằn Tinh Tốt Bụng
- 怪物史莱克
- 史瑞克
- Shrek - Der tollkühne Held
- Шрэк
- שרק
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- Şrek
- Σρεκ
- 슈렉
- Шрек
- シュレック
- เชร็ค
- شرک
- Šrekas
- شريك
- Šreks
- 史力加, შრეკი
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From the blog
Articles About Shrek
2 articles about Shrek. The latest: “The Evolution of Children's Films and Family Movies”.
FAQ
Shrek FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Shrek, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shrek?
Shrek runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Shrek released?
Shrek was released on May 18, 2001.
Who directed Shrek?
Shrek was directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson.
More films by Andrew Adamson Who is in the cast of Shrek?
Shrek stars Eddie Murphy and Mike Myers.
How much did Shrek make at the box office?
Shrek grossed $489 million worldwide ($268.7 million domestic, $220.3 million international) on a budget of $60 million.
How is Shrek rated?
Shrek has 7.9/10 on IMDb, 84 on Metacritic and 77% on TMDB.
What awards did Shrek win?
Shrek won 4 awards from 11 nominations, including Best Adapted Screenplay at the BAFTA 2002.
Does Shrek have a post-credit scene?
No. Shrek has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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