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Shrek

When a green ogre named 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 Shrek his swamp back. Instead, a deal is made. Farquaad, who wants to become the King, sends Shrek to rescue Princess Fiona, who is awaiting her true love in a tower guarded by a fire-breathing dragon. But once they head back with Fiona, it starts to become apparent that not only does Shrek, an ugly ogre, begin to fall in love with the lovely princess, but Fiona is also hiding a huge secret. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Animation, Adventure, Comedy), release year 2001, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of Shrek

When a green ogre named 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 Shrek his swamp back. Instead, a deal is made. Farquaad, who wants to become the King, sends Shrek to rescue Princess Fiona, who is awaiting her true love in a tower guarded by a fire-breathing dragon. But once they head back with Fiona, it starts to become apparent that not only does Shrek, an ugly ogre, begin to fall in love with the lovely princess, but Fiona is also hiding a huge secret.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Animation, Adventure, Comedy), release year 2001, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2001
  • Released 18 May 2001
  • Runtime 90 minutes
  • Content rating PG
  • IMDb rating IMDb 7.9/10 from 803,764 votes
  • Metascore 84/100
  • Genres Animation, Adventure, Comedy
  • Languages English
  • Countries United States

Cast

Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz

Direction and writing

Directed by: Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson

Written by: William Steig, Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio

Awards and recognition

Won 1 Oscar. 40 wins & 60 nominations total

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