What is Shrek rated, and is it OK for kids?

Yes. Rated PG, and the tags agree: mild language and a few tense moments.

Shrek (2001)

Film · 1h 30m · Rated PG

Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

A grumpy ogre and a chatty donkey embark on a brisk, whimsical adventure to rescue a princess.

Feel-good and crowd-pleasing, with big broad humor. A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

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Shrek parents guide

Nothing past what a PG promises: mild language and a few tense moments.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.

Scare: Mildly scary; A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares: A couple; One or two sudden jolts.
Gore: No gore
Violence: Some violence; Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity: None noted
Language: Mild; Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is Shrek scary?: Only a little. Shrek has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Shrek?: No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.
What is Shrek rated, and is it OK for kids?: Yes. Rated PG, and the tags agree: mild language and a few tense moments.

What is Shrek about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.