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Shrek
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Directed by Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson. With Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz.
7.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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 up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey.
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7.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIt 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-…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Shrek.
MoviHero lists May 18, 2001 as the release date for Shrek. Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson are the listed directors. The listed cast includes Mike Myers as Shrek / Blind Mouse (voice), Eddie Murphy as Donkey (voice), Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona (voice), John Lithgow as Lord Farquaad (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 18, 2001
GenresAdventure · Family · Comedy · Fantasy · Animation
Runtime1h 30m
DirectorsAndrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson
CastMike Myers as Shrek / Blind Mouse (voice), Eddie Murphy as Donkey (voice), Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona (voice), John Lithgow as Lord Farquaad (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Shrek right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Shrek runs 1h 30m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 9/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.8/10 from 19,540 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“Shrek is a masterpiece! It helped subvert the Disney Renaissance formula with great humor and heart. Myers, Murphy, Diaz and Lithgow did a great job…”
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“Poor old ogre "Shrek" just want to be left alone, that's all - he's got a bit of the Greta Garbo's about him.”
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“Eddie Murphy was actually funny in this. I mean he was 1980s Eddie Murphy style funny in this. It was like he was at the…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“No! I'm an ogre. You know. "Grab your torch and pitchforks." Doesn't that bother you?”
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CAST & CREW
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Andrew AdamsonDirector
Vicky JensonDirector
Mike MyersShrek / Blind Mouse (voice)
Eddie MurphyDonkey (voice)
Cameron DiazPrincess Fiona (voice)
John LithgowLord Farquaad (voice)
Vincent CasselMonsieur Hood (voice)
Peter DennisOgre Hunter (voice)
Clive PearseOgre Hunter (voice)
Jim CummingsCaptain of the Guards (voice)
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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voiceThree PigsThree Pigs runs from Shrek to Shrek the Third with Cody Cameron carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide voiceMagic MirrorMagic Mirror runs from Shrek to Shrek 5 with Chris Miller carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide voiceMonsieur HoodMonsieur Hood appears in Shrek (2001).Open character guide voiceLord FarquaadLord Farquaad appears in Shrek (2001).Open character guide voiceOgre HunterOgre Hunter appears in Shrek (2001).Open character guide voiceBlind MouseBlind Mouse appears in Shrek (2001).Open character guide voiceDonkeyDonkey runs from Shrek to Shrek 5 with Eddie Murphy carrying the role across 5 films.Open character guide voicePrincess FionaPrincess Fiona runs from Shrek to Shrek 5 with Cameron Diaz carrying the role across 5 films.Open character guide
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