Shrek is a 2001 American computer-animated comedy film loosely based on the 1990 fairy tale picture book of the same name by William Steig. Directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson in their directorial debuts, it stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and John Lithgow as the voices of the lead characters. The film parodies other fairy tale adaptations, primarily aimed at animated Disney films. In the story, an ogre called Shrek finds his swamp overrun by fairy tale creatures who have been banished by the corrupt Lord Farquaad aspiring to be king. Shrek makes a deal with Farquaad to regain control of his swamp in return for rescuing Princess Fiona, whom Farquaad intends to marry. With the help of Donkey, Shrek embarks on his quest but soon falls in love with the princess, who is hiding a secret that will change his life forever.
| Director | Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson |
| Produced by | Aron Warner, John H. Williams, Jeffrey Katzenberg |
| Writer(s) | Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman, Roger S. H. Schulman |
| Starring | Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow |
| Music | Harry Gregson-Williams, John Powell |
| Edited by | Sim Evan-Jones |
| Distributed by | DreamWorks Pictures |
| Released | April 22, 2001 (Mann Village Theatre), May 18, 2001 (United States) |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $60 million |
| Box office | $487.9 million |
| Netflix ID | 60020686 |
About Shrek
Academy Award winner for Best Animated Feature Film finds an ogre rescuing a princess in order to get his land back from an evil lord.
Achievement of Shrek
Chris Farley was originally cast as Shrek and recorded a great deal of the dialogue, but after his 1997 death, Mike Myers was brought in as his replacement.
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