Shrek

2001 Andrew Adamson 1h 30m
Animation Comedy Fantasy Adventure Family

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.

Cast

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)

Vibes

Chill Adventurous Darkly Funny Crowd Pleaser

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