IMDb Rating
7.9/10
- Directors: Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson
- Voices: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow
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Plot Summary
Shrek (2001) is a beloved animated adventure that turned fairy tales on their heads with humor, heart, and a big green ogre. Directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, and based loosely on the 1990 children’s book by William Steig, the film follows Shrek, a grumpy, reclusive ogre who just wants to live peacefully in his swamp.
But when a group of fairy tale creatures are banished to his land by the villainous Lord Farquaad, Shrek is forced into action. Teaming up with the endlessly talkative Donkey, he sets out on a quest to rescue the beautiful (and secretive) Princess Fiona from a dragon-guarded tower so Farquaad can marry her and remove the fairy tale creatures from Shrek’s home.
What follows is a hilarious and heartwarming story about identity, friendship, and love that goes far deeper than it seems. With memorable voice performances by Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz, Shrek became a cultural phenomenon and the first-ever winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
