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IMDb rating
7.9
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7.5

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Leopeocooking Tatanka
rated 9

A funny and touching film about an ever so friendly ogre

3 years ago
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A.S
rated 8

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

1 year ago
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Cast & Crew

Andrew Adamson
As Duloc Mascot (voice) (uncredited)
Andrew Adamson
Director
Vicky Jenson
Director
Jim Cummings
As Captain of the Guards (voice)
Gary A. Hecker
As Dragon Vocals (voice) (uncredited)
John Lithgow
As Lord Farquaad (voice)
Kathleen Freeman
As Old Woman (voice)
Eddie Murphy
As Donkey (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 Shrek 2, Hercules, Treasure Planet, Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back, DragonBlade: The Beginning, Pokémon: The Movie 2000.

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Shrek was released in theaters on May 18, 2001.