Movie

Shrek

“The greatest fairy tale never told.”

★ 7.8(18,791)20011h 30m

Animation Comedy Fantasy Adventure Family

Shrek is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Kids and Netflix Standard with Ads in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch Shrek

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Good to know

Director: Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson
Release date: 2001-05-18
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Box office: $488,977,919
Budget: $60,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Pacific Data Images
Part of: Shrek Collection

Shrek — trailer

About Shrek

Shrek is a 2001 movie in the Animation, Comedy and Fantasy genres, directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, starring Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 18,791 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Shrek in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Mike Myers

Shrek / Blind Mouse (voice)

Eddie Murphy

Donkey (voice)

Cameron Diaz

Princess Fiona (voice)

John Lithgow

Lord Farquaad (voice)

Vincent Cassel

Monsieur Hood (voice)

Peter Dennis

Ogre Hunter (voice)

Clive Pearse

Ogre Hunter (voice)

Jim Cummings

Captain of the Guards (voice)

Bobby Block

Baby Bear (voice)

Chris Miller

Geppetto / Magic Mirror (voice)

Cody Cameron

Pinnochio / Three Pigs (voice)

Kathleen Freeman

Old Woman (voice)

Themes & keywords

princessbased on novel or bookmagicfairy taledonkeyliberationlordshipprincecastlevillainrobin hoodenchantmentswampparodyanthropomorphism

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Shrek in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream Shrek on Netflix, Netflix Kids and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Shrek on Netflix?+

Yes — Shrek is available to stream on Netflix in United Kingdom.

How long is Shrek?+

Shrek has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Shrek?+

Shrek stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow and Vincent Cassel.

When did Shrek come out?+

Shrek is a 2001 movie directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson.

What genre is Shrek?+

Shrek is Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure and Family film.

Who directed Shrek?+

Shrek was directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson.