Shrek
AnimationComedyFantasyAdventureFamily
6+PG⭐ 8.4 / 10
2001·1h 30m·Andrew Adamson·Pacific Data Images·● Script read & verified
An ogre named Shrek reluctantly embarks on a quest to rescue a princess, accompanied by a talkative donkey. This animated comedy subverts traditional fairy tale...
Fine for kids to watch alone
Heads Up for Parents
Contains some crude humor about bodily functions and ogre behavior that might need explanation
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
None▸
Stimulation
Very Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
Shrek's central arc is about finding belonging and creating a loving family unit with Fiona. The film champions acceptance, commitment, and the transformative power of true love over superficial appearances.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows acceptance of differences when Donkey isn't bothered by Shrek being an ogre
- ✓Demonstrates that first impressions can be wrong
Screenplay
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Awards: First-ever Academy Award for Best Animated Feature
Cast:Mike MyersEddie MurphyCameron DiazJohn LithgowVincent Cassel