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Shrek the Musical

Seen it?

2013 | 130 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Family, Romance, Adventure

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Solid across the board without standing out anywhere. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Shrek or The Jungle Book, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 2 hr 10 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

Put out of his swamp solitude by a wicked tyrant's order, grumpy ogre Shrek goes on a journey – accompanied by a chatterbox donkey – to retrieve a beautiful princess from a tower, unaware that she has secrets all her own.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    Generally positive reviews

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    5 wins and 19 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 136K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael John Warren

  • Brian d'Arcy JamesShrek
  • Sutton FosterFiona
  • Daniel BreakerDonkey
  • Christopher SieberLord Farquaad
  • John TartagliaPinocchio / Magic Mirror
  • Haven Burton PaschallSugar Plum Fairy / Gingy / Dragonette
  • Jennifer CodyDuloc Doll
  • Bobby DayeSticks / Bishop
  • Leah GreenhausYoung Fiona
  • Jacob Ming-TrentPapa Ogre / Straw