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

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/shaun-of-the-dead-2004/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 85% |
| Critic Score | 92% |
| Audience Score | 93% |
| Metascore | 76/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.2/5 |
| IMDb | 7.9/10 |
| Director | Edgar Wright |
| Genres | Comedy, Horror |
| Runtime | 99 min |

## Quick answer

Shaun of the Dead (2004) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Wright, Pegg, and Frost reinvent the zombie comedy with razor editing and British banter. Metascore 76/100. Directed by Edgar Wright.

## Critics consensus

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

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Shaun of the Dead worth watching?**
Shaun of the Dead holds a 85% 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?**
85% — the average of five public sources: critics 92%, audience 93%, Metascore 76/100, Letterboxd 4.2/5, and IMDb 7.9/10.

**Where can I watch Shaun of the Dead?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Shaun of the Dead page for current options.

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