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Shrek

2001·Movie
1h 30min·PG
IMDb7.9Metacritic848.6Rotten Tomatoes89%90%

Where to watch

PeacockPeacock Premium+

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Funny, immersive world.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Romance8

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout score and editing

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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.
Subversive Fairy TaleFamily-Friendly ComedyIconic SoundtrackPhysical SlapstickRomantic FantasyNostalgic ClassicHigh Rewatch ValueWitty DialogueVivid AnimationWholesome Adventure

Crew

Directed by:
Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson, Nick Walker
Written by:
Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Roger S.H. Schulman
Produced by:
Steven Spielberg, Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio
Composed by:
Ian Abercrombie, Richard Steven Horvitz, Ike Eisenmann

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Shrek

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shrek legally?

PeacockPeacock Premium+

Shrek is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Shrek worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 84). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Shrek rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Shrek?

1 h 30 min

Shrek runs 1 h 30 min.

Is Shrek based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Shrek?

Critics87
Audiences85

Yes. Critics average 87 and audiences 85 out of 100, so both groups see Shrek much the same way.

Was Shrek a box office hit?

Budget$60 million
Box office$490 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $60 million to make and earned $490 million worldwide, 8.2 times its budget.

What language is Shrek in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Shrek?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Shrek in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Shrek use?

Deadpan SnarkerLower Half RevealChildren Are InnocentHeadless HorsemanDisney Creatures of the FarceDragon HoardOfficial CoupleI Just Want to Have FriendsSpontaneous ChoreographyPuppy-Dog EyesCultural TranslationFairy Taleand 173 more

TV Tropes lists 185 storytelling tropes for Shrek, including Deadpan Snarker, Lower Half Reveal, Children Are Innocent.