Movies like Shrek

Key Features:: Fairy tale, Ogre, Princess, Parody, Self-acceptance, Outsider, Buddy Comedy, Dragon, Animated, Quest, Satire, Romantic comedy, Charming, Family-friendly, Friendship, Acceptance, Subversion, Franchise foundation
Tone:: humorous, whimsical, satirical
Target Audience:: Families, Animation lovers, Comedy fans, Those seeking lighthearted entertainment
Emotional Arc:: Isolation → Companionship → Love

Shrek

2001-05-18

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.

Genres

Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Family

Cast

Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow, Vincent Cassel, Peter Dennis, Clive Pearse, Jim Cummings, Bobby Block, Chris Miller

Crew

Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson, Ted Elliott, Roger S.H. Schulman, Joe Stillman, Terry Rossio

Rating

★7.753(18126 votes)