# Shaun of the Dead (2004) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/shaun-of-the-dead-2004/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Editorial Rating | 92/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 93% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 76/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.2/5 |
| IMDb | 7.9/10 |
| Director | Edgar Wright |
| Genres | Comedy, Horror |
| Runtime | 99 min |
| Festival premiere | BFI London 2004 |

## Quick answer

Shaun of the Dead (2004) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Wright, Pegg, and Frost reinvent the zombie comedy with razor editing and British banter. Metascore 76/100. Directed by Edgar Wright.

## Celluloid verdict

Wright, Pegg, and Frost reinvent the zombie comedy with razor editing and British banter.

## Synopsis

A slacker salesman must win back his girlfriend and save his mum during a London zombie apocalypse with pint in hand.

## Cast

Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kate Ashfield

## Accolades

Premiered at BFI London 2004.

## Where to watch

the United Kingdom: Disney+
Japan: U-NEXT
South Africa: Prime Video
Nigeria: Prime Video

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Shaun of the Dead worth watching?**
Shaun of the Dead holds a 83% Celluloid Score. Wright, Pegg, and Frost reinvent the zombie comedy with razor editing and British banter.

**What is Shaun of the Dead about?**
A slacker salesman must win back his girlfriend and save his mum during a London zombie apocalypse with pint in hand.

**Who directed Shaun of the Dead?**
Shaun of the Dead (2004) was directed by Edgar Wright.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Shaun of the Dead?**
83% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (92/100), Metascore (76/100), Letterboxd (4.2/5), and IMDb (7.9/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Shaun of the Dead?**
Shaun of the Dead is on Disney+ in the United Kingdom; on U-NEXT in Japan; on Prime Video in South Africa; on Prime Video in Nigeria. Availability varies by region.

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