Stars Mike Myers as Shrek, Eddie Murphy as Donkey, Cameron Diaz as Fiona, and John Lithgow as Farquaad.
Loosely based on the 1990 picture book by William Steig . Shrek (2001)
While rated PG, Shrek contains elements that may require parental discretion: Parents guide - Shrek (2001) - IMDb Stars Mike Myers as Shrek, Eddie Murphy as
The role of Shrek was originally recorded by Chris Farley before his passing. Mike Myers later redid the role, famously deciding to use a Scottish accent halfway through production, which cost the studio roughly $4 million to re-animate. 👪 Parents' Guide Mike Myers later redid the role, famously deciding
A reclusive ogre named Shrek finds his swamp overrun by exiled fairy tale creatures. To get his land back, he strikes a deal with the scheming Lord Farquaad to rescue Princess Fiona from a dragon-guarded tower.