Shrek (2001)
Audiences love it.
The FilmyChill Score combines audience ratings and critics' reception, and updates twice a day. No studio or platform can pay for a score. How the score works
Shrek is streaming in the US on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus.
What the audience says
Shrek is one of the better-rated English films out there. It's sitting at 7.8/10 on TMDB across 19,376 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Should you spend 90 minutes on it?
90 minutes of English animation with a comedy streak, fine for the whole family. That score holds across 19,379 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 7.8/10 across 19,379 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you won't get past the format
- Best for
- A weekend afternoon with the family
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 30m — short |
| Watch with family? | PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Animation / Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Andrew Adamson
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Oct 3, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Peacock titles in the US
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