Shrek (2001)
A grumpy ogre and a chatty donkey embark on a brisk, whimsical adventure to rescue a princess.
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.
How intense is Shrek?
Shrek is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a party watch. The humor runs broad. Rated PG.
What Shrek feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalcampyfeel goodheartwarmingcrowd pleasing
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big
- Best for
- Family nightPartyComfort watch
Where to stream Shrek
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Shrek for you?
Is Shrek scary?
Only a little. Shrek has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Shrek gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Shrek sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Shrek OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Shrek?
Shrek runs 1h 30m.
Where can I stream Shrek?
Shrek is streaming on Peacock.
Does Shrek have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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