Shrek
“The greatest fairy tale never told.”
Synopsis
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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25th Anniversary TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-04-23
Top Cast
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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)
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)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 18, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 2, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$60M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$489.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.16x
+$429.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted Elliott, Roger S.H. Schulman, Joe Stillman, Terry Rossio, Jenna Grigg Thomas, Kelly Asbury, William Steig, Robert Koo
- Original Score
- John Powell, Harry Gregson-Williams
- Original Title
- Shrek
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $60M
- Worldwide Gross
- $489.7M
- Production Studios
- Pacific Data Images, DreamWorks Animation, DreamWorks Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson
Ted Elliott, Roger S.H. Schulman, Joe Stillman, Terry Rossio, Jenna Grigg Thomas, Kelly Asbury, William Steig, Robert Koo
John Powell, Harry Gregson-Williams
Sim Evan-Jones
Penney Finkelman Cox, Aron Warner, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Sandra Rabins, John H. Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Sim Evan-Jones
Editor
Aron Warner
Producer
John Powell
Original Music Composer
Isis Mussenden
Costume Design
James Hegedus
Production Design
Harry Gregson-Williams
Original Music Composer
Andrew Adamson
Director
Jeffrey Katzenberg
Producer
John H. Williams
Producer
Vicky Jenson
Director
Ken Bielenberg
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ted Elliott
Writer
Roger S.H. Schulman
Writer
Joe Stillman
Writer
Terry Rossio
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shrek
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Shrek?
Shrek was directed by Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson.
Who stars in Shrek?
The principal cast of Shrek includes Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow, Vincent Cassel.
When was Shrek released and how long is it?
Shrek was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Shrek?
Shrek had a reported production budget of $60M and grossed $489.7M at the worldwide box office (8.16 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Shrek?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shrek was composed by John Powell, Harry Gregson-Williams.
Is Shrek based on a book or true story?
Shrek is adapted from the following source material: Book: "William Steig".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shrek?
Shrek holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).