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Movie Info

Release Date: May 18, 2001
Runtime: 90 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (10)
Genres:
Adventure Comedy Fantasy Family Animation
Budget: $60,000,000
Revenue: $488,977,919
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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88%
Tomatometer
84
84/100
Metacritic
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7.8/10
TMDB
18,535 votes
7.9/10
IMDb
807,030 votes
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Shrek

2001

"Embrace the unexpected; adventure awaits in the swamp."

Also known as: 🇩🇪 DE: Shrek - Der tollkühne Held? 🇮🇳 HI: Sreka? 🇯🇵 JA: シェレック? 🇨🇳 ZH: 史瑞克? 🇻🇳 VI: Gã Chằn Tinh Tốt Bụng? All international titles (10) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 7+

7+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Connections with other movies

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Available in Romania on Netflix, Disney Plus, SkyShowtime

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Box Office

Budget: $60,000,000
Revenue: $488,977,919
Profit $428,977,919
ROI +715% (8.1x)

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The fairytale story of a large, strong, solitude-loving, intimidating ogre named Shrek, and his friends.

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Shrek is directed by Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson .

Keywords

#based on novel or book 609 #woman director 146 #villain 133 #magic 66 #anthropomorphism 40 #castle 34 #parody 30 #princess 26 #fairy tale 23 #prince 20 #dragon 16 #liberation 8 #robin hood 7 #swamp 6 #donkey 5

Trivia & Fun Facts about Shrek

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  • The character design for Shrek was influenced by the look of traditional storybook ogres, leading the animation team to create a unique appearance that set him apart from typical fairy tale characters.

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  • In the film, there are numerous references to classic fairy tales, including the presence of characters like Pinocchio and the Three Little Pigs, adding a layer of humor for viewers familiar with the originals.

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  • Mike Myers initially recorded Shrek's lines using a Scottish accent, which ultimately became a defining characteristic of the character and was inspired by his own Scottish heritage.

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  • During the scene where Shrek and Donkey are crossing a bridge, Shrek's ear can be seen disappearing and reappearing, highlighting a minor animation error.

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  • Shrek is often considered a modern fairy tale and influenced a wave of animated films that blended adult humor with family-friendly storytelling, impacting subsequent titles in the genre.

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