Best Shrek Movies, Ranked
All 4 Shrek films with enough votes to rank, ordered by TMDB audience score. Shrek leads at 7.8; the franchise averages 7.0. This is audience opinion, not a critics' list.
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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.
7.819,098 votes - 2
Happily ever after never seemed so far far away when a trip to meet the in-laws turns into a hilariously twisted adventure for Shrek and Fiona. With the help of ever-faithful Donkey, Shrek takes on the potion-brewing Fairy Godmother, pompous Prince Charming, and infamous ogre-killer Puss In Boots.
7.313,641 votes - 3
A midlife-crisis burdened Shrek, longing for the days when he felt like a real ogre, makes a pact with magic deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin. But when he's duped and sent to a twisted version of Far Far Away—where Rumpelstiltskin is king, ogres are hunted, and he and Fiona have never met—he sets out to restore his world and reclaim his true love.
6.48,059 votes - 4
Shrek the Third2007After the King of Far Far Away dies, Shrek and Fiona are to succede. However, Shrek wants to return to his cozy swamp and live in peace and quiet, so when he finds out there is another heir to the throne, he and Donkey set off to bring him back to rule the kingdom.
6.39,912 votes
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Shrek film?
Shrek (2001) rates highest at 7.8 out of 10 from 19,098 TMDB votes.
How are these Shrek films ranked?
By TMDB audience score — the average rating from every user who has scored the film. Only films with at least 50 votes are included, so a handful of ratings cannot skew the order. This is audience opinion, not a critics' list.
Which Shrek film is rated lowest?
Shrek the Third (2007) sits last at 6.3. The franchise averages 7.0 across 4 rated films.