Shrek Synopsis & Movie Info

Synopsis

This computer-animated feature boasts the voices of Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Linda Hunt, John Lithgow and Eddie Murphy. Shrek is a cynical ogre whose swamp has been overrun by annoying fairy tale creatures. He sets out to save his home and, along the way, is befriended by a wise-cracking donkey, sent to slay a fire-breathing dragon, and saves a beautiful princess with a deep, dark secret.
-

Movie Info

Theatrical Release Date:
05/16/2001
DVD Release Date:
11/02/2001
Rating:
PG
MPAA Reasons:
For mild language and some crude humor.
Run Time:
89 min.
Distributor(s):
Dream Works
Production Co.:
DreamWorks
Genre(s):
Themes:
Fantasy Lands, Daring Rescues, Heroic Mission, Curses and Spells, Opposites Attract, Mythical Creatures
Tone:
Quirky, Fanciful, Humorous, Stylized, Satirical, Irreverent
Keywords:
ogre, curse, quest, swamp, donkey, dragon, prince, villain, princess, fairytale, on-the-road, pop-culture, fantasy-world, spell [magic], talking-animal, deal [agreement], enchanted-forest
Country of Origin:
USA
Language:
English
Status:
DVD

Star Sightings

red carpet photos

Ready to 'RocknRolla'

See Gerard Butler, Thandie Newton, Guy Ritchie, Madonna, Gemma Arterton and other stars at the London premiere of 'RocknRolla.'
See 'RocknRolla' pics

Plus, check these out: