How long is the theatrical cut of the first Shrek film?

The theatrical cut of the first Shrek film has a runtime of 90 minutes.

That compact running time suits the film’s fast comic rhythm. Shrek moves from the ogre’s isolated swamp to Duloc, Fiona’s tower, and the wedding climax without the extended structure used by many later animated adventures.

The 2001 film combines computer animation with a densely packed script. It introduces Shrek, Donkey, Princess Fiona, Lord Farquaad, Dragon, and numerous displaced fairy-tale characters while also building the central romance between Shrek and Fiona.

Runtime listings can vary slightly across databases because home-video editions may include previews, bonus material, or different regional formatting. The standard feature itself is generally listed as 90 minutes, not the longer figures sometimes associated with later Shrek sequels.