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"The greatest fairy tale never told."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
31 countries
Prime Video
31 countries
Disney+
20 countries
Rakuten TV
13 countries
SkyShowtime
8 countries
Sky Go
5 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Shrek earned $488.6M worldwide on a $60.0M budget — a 714% return on investment.
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Year context
Shrek was released 25 years ago in 2001.
CAST (20)
Mike Myers
Shrek / Blind Mouse (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
Captain of the Guards (voice)
Bobby Block
Baby Bear (voice)
Chris Miller
Geppetto / Magic Mirror (voice)
Cody Cameron
Pinnochio / Three Pigs (voice)
Kathleen Freeman
Old Woman (voice)
MG
Michael Galasso
Peter Pan (voice)
Christopher Knights
Blind Mouse / Thelonious (voice)
Simon J. Smith
Blind Mouse (voice)
Conrad Vernon
Gingerbread Man (voice)
Jacquie Barnbrook
Wrestling Man (voice)
Guillaume Aretos
Merry Man (voice)
JB
John Bisom
Merry Man (voice)
MG
Matthew Gonder
Merry Man (voice)
CREW
Director
Writer
Writer
Writer
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$60.0M
Budget
$488.6M
Revenue
+714%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (3)
AWARDS (1)
G
Academy Award for Best Animated Feature
2002
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.8/10 (18,390 votes)
Popularity
26
Budget
$60,000,000
Box Office
$488,628,188
Profit
+$428,628,188
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Shrek 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.
How long is Shrek?
Shrek has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who directed Shrek?
Shrek was directed by Vicky Jenson.
Who stars in Shrek?
The cast of Shrek includes Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow, Vincent Cassel.
How much did Shrek make at the box office?
Shrek earned $488,628,188 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $60,000,000.
What is the rating of Shrek?
Shrek has a rating of 7.8 out of 10 based on 18,390 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (5)
Animation
Comedy
Fantasy
Adventure
Family
KEYWORDS (20)
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based on novel or book
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liberation
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castle
villain
robin hood
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parody
anthropomorphism
dragon
woman director
ogre
cartoon donkey
quirky comedy