Shrek

Shrek

The greatest fairy tale never told.

Directed by Vicky Jenson, Andrew Adamson

Produced by Pacific Data Images, DreamWorks Animation

200190 min7.8 / 10

A witty, visually vibrant fairy-tale parody that subverts genre expectations while building genuine warmth and connection between its mismatched heroes.

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.

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Questions people ask

  • Does Shrek end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Shrek easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Is Shrek scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Shrek sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is Shrek violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity67

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise86

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love95

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Shrek, and what each one shares →

Like Shrek

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Shrek

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Shrek, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Shrek, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Shrek, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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