The read
A Balasaur Score of 82 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.9/10, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, Metacritic 84/100. The highest scoring of the 4 titles in its series. It runs a compact 1h 30m. Streaming on Peacock.
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Metacritic84/100
19,274 audience votes
Key crew
- Andrew AdamsonDirector
- Vicky JensonDirector
- Harry Gregson-WilliamsOriginal Music Composer
- John PowellOriginal Music Composer
- Terry RossioWriter
- Joe StillmanWriter
- Ted ElliottWriter
- Roger S.H. SchulmanWriter
Cast
- Mike MyersShrek / Blind Mouse (voice)
- Eddie MurphyDonkey (voice)
- Cameron DiazPrincess Fiona (voice)
- John LithgowLord Farquaad (voice)
- Vincent CasselMonsieur Hood (voice)
- Peter DennisOgre Hunter (voice)
- Clive PearseOgre Hunter (voice)
- Jim CummingsCaptain of the Guards (voice)
- Bobby BlockBaby Bear (voice)
- Chris MillerGeppetto / Magic Mirror (voice)
- Cody CameronPinnochio / Three Pigs (voice)
- Kathleen FreemanOld Woman (voice)
Stills
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Themes
princessbased on novel or bookmagicfairy taledonkeyliberationlordshipprincecastlevillainrobin hoodenchantment
Family Movies on Peacock, Ranked
Shrek is #1 of 42
