Shaun of the Dead
Directed by Edgar Wright · 2004 ·
Shaun of the Dead (2004) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Disney+ in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.
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Where to watch Shaun of the Dead by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Japan | U-NEXT |
| Nigeria | Prime Video |
| South Africa | Prime Video |
| United Kingdom | Disney+ |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (92/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (93%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (76/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
- Celluloid Score 83% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, horror pick
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Not ideal for
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Is Shaun of the Dead worth watching?
Yes — Shaun of the Dead earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Wright, Pegg, and Frost reinvent the zombie comedy with razor editing and British banter.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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.
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Critic Reviews
Shaun of the Dead (2004) Review: A British Classic
★★★★½
Edgar Wright's Shaun of the Dead (2004) endures as a defining comedy landmark from United Kingdom, with scores that still shape how audiences discover cinema from the region.
Essential viewing — a certified classic.
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