Shrek (2001)
English fantasy film directed by Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson
Rated PG in the US
Parental guidance suggested: some material may not be suitable for children.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m 90 min
- Released
- 22 April 2001
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Shrek has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 min). In the US it is rated PG. The English film released on 22 April 2001. It is directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Directors
- Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson
- Written by
- Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman, Roger S. H. Schulman, William Steig, Chris Miller
- Produced by
- Jeffrey Katzenberg, Aron Warner, John H. Williams, Steven Spielberg
- Production
- DreamWorks, Pacific Data Images, DreamWorks Animation
- Distribution
- UIP-Dunafilm, DreamWorks
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $60 million
- Box office
- $488.35 million
- Awards
- Academy Award for Best Animated Feature; Annie Award for Best Animated Feature; Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Animated Feature; BAFTA's Children & Young People Award - Feature Film
- Based on
- Shrek!
- Set in
- DuLoc
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 22 April 2001
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Shrek?
Shrek has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes, or 90 min.
When did Shrek release?
Shrek released on 22 April 2001.
Who directed Shrek?
Shrek is directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson.
How much did Shrek earn at the box office?
Shrek grossed $488.35 million on a budget of $60 million.
What is Shrek rated in the US?
Shrek is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Shrek based on a true story or a book?
Shrek is based on Shrek!.
Elsewhere
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