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Critic Ian Nathan
rated 8

This is the first CGI gig to seriously challenge Toy Story’s autonomy, beautifully written, gloriously animated and tastily subversive.

Read full review at Empire
Leopeocooking Tatanka
rated 9

A funny and touching film about an ever so friendly ogre

2 years ago
Critic Total Film
rated 8

...you can sink into your seat and just lap up what has to be the most likeable, light-hearted fairytale comedy since The Princess Bride.

Read full review at Gamesradar
A.S
rated 8

En humoristisk klassiker uden lige. Ikke den typiske eventyr film.

4 months ago
Critic Lisa Brygger
rated 7

Det er svært ikke at blive smittet af filmens humoristiske lune, men komedien byder samtidig på både morale og romantik.

Read full review at Cinemazone
Karoline Sørine
rated 8

Virkelig god

1 year ago
Allan Gjerulff
rated 9

Overraskende god handling og gode roller både på dansk og engelsk.

6 months ago

Cast & Crew

Andrew Adamson
As Duloc Mascot (voice) (uncredited)
Andrew Adamson
Director
Vicky Jenson
Director
Jim Cummings
As Captain of Guards (voice)
Gary A. Hecker
As Dragon Vocals (voice) (uncredited)
Kathleen Freeman
As Old Woman (voice)
John Lithgow
As Lord Farquaad (voice)

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Shrek, an ornery ogre, lives in a swamp he thinks is a peaceful haven. One morning, he discovers pesky fairy tale creatures roaming his marsh. Shrek goes to Lord Farquaad's castle, where he learns that the creatures were expelled from their homes. Shrek makes a deal with Farquaad: he'll rescue a beautiful princess from a dragon's lair in exchange for his swamp back. With his fast-talking donkey friend by his side, Shrek sets out on a quest that will change his life forever.

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What movies are similar to Shrek? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Shrek include Pippi Longstocking, Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back, Pokémon 4Ever, James and the Giant Peach, Treasure Planet, Hercules.

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Shrek was released in theaters on June 21, 2001.