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Shrek (2001)

PG 90 min  -  Animation | Adventure | Comedy  -   18 May 2001 (USA)
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An ogre, in order to regain his swamp, travels along with an annoying donkey in order to bring a princess to a scheming lord, wishing himself King.

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William Steig (book), Ted Elliott (screenplay), and 6 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mike Myers ...
Shrek (voice)
Eddie Murphy ...
Donkey (voice)
Cameron Diaz ...
Princess Fiona (voice)
John Lithgow ...
Lord Farquaad (voice)
Vincent Cassel ...
Monsieur Hood (voice)
Peter Dennis ...
Ogre Hunter (voice)
Clive Pearse ...
Ogre Hunter (voice)
Jim Cummings ...
Bobby Block Bobby Block ...
Baby Bear (voice)
Chris Miller ...
Cody Cameron Cody Cameron ...
Pinocchio / Three Pigs (voice)
Kathleen Freeman Kathleen Freeman ...
Old Woman (voice)
Michael Galasso Michael Galasso ...
Peter Pan (voice)
Christopher Knights Christopher Knights ...
Simon J. Smith Simon J. Smith ...
Blind Mouse (voice)
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Storyline

When a green ogre called 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 his swamp back. Instead, a deal is made. Farquaad, who wants to become the King, sends Shrek to rescue Princess Fiona, who is waiting for her one true love. But once they head back with Fiona, it starts to become apparent that not only does Shrek like Fiona, but Fiona is keeping something secret. Written by Film_Fan  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Shrek | Lord | Ogre | Princess | Donkey  | See more »

Taglines:

It's COOL See more »

Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild language and some crude humor See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Шрек See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$60,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$42,347,760 (USA) (20 May 2001) (3587 Screens)

Gross:

$267,652,016 (USA) (2 December 2001)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The whole animation team from Antz, DreamWorks' first animated movie, were recruited to work on Shrek. See more »

Goofs

Errors in geography: The sun sets in different directions with respect to the same view of Lord Farquaad's castle. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
[a fairytale book appears]
Shrek: [narrating] Once upon a time, there was a lovely princess. But she had an enchantment upon her of a fearful sort, which could only be broken by love's first kiss. She was locked away in a castle guarded by a terrible fire-breathing dragon. Many brave knights had attempted to free her from this dreadful prison, but none prevailed. She waited in the dragon's keep, in the highest room of the tallest tower, for her true love, and true love's first kiss.
[tears out a page from the book and shuts it]
[...]
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Crazy Credits

Hand drawn illustrations over the end credits. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Mayo: Episode #1.4" (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"On the Road Again"
(1976)
Written by Willie Nelson
Performed by Eddie Murphy See more »