Shrek

1h 30m · 2001 · Directed by Andrew Adamson · 4.1 / 5 on Letterboxd

Shrek (2001) runs 1h 30m, directed by Andrew Adamson. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Family

Where to watch: Peacock (US, checked 9 July 2026)