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Shrek

“The greatest fairy tale never told.”

7.8/ 10IMDb7.919.2K
20011h 30mPG

Overview

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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Top-billed cast

Crew

Writers
Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman, Ted Elliott, Roger S.H. Schulman, Kelly Asbury
Producers
Jeffrey Katzenberg, Aron Warner, Penney Finkelman Cox, Sandra Rabins, John H. Williams
Production
Pacific Data Images, DreamWorks Animation, DreamWorks Pictures

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Frequently asked questions

What is Shrek rated?

Shrek has an audience rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 19.2K votes.

Who directed Shrek?

Shrek was directed by Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson.

When was Shrek released?

Shrek was released in 2001.