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Shaun of the Dead

2004Movie1 h 39 minR

ComedyHorror
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Letterboxd3.9/5Metacritic768.2Rotten Tomatoes92%93%

A romantic, hopeful horror movie about growing up and everyday modern life, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

A romantic comedy. With zombies.

Shaun lives a supremely uneventful life, which revolves around his girlfriend, his mother, and, above all, his local pub. This gentle routine is threatened when the dead return to life and make strenuous attempts to snack on ordinary Londoners.

Feels like

  • Romantic Zombie Comedy
  • British Social Satire
  • Genre Homage
  • Underachiever Redemption Arc
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Cult Classic Humor
  • Apocalyptic Mundanity
  • Friendship Dynamics
  • Witty Pacing

Cast

24 of 45

Crew

Directed by
Edgar Wright
Written by
Simon Pegg, Edgar Wright
Produced by
Nira Park
Music by
Dan Mudford, Pete Woodhead

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 9, 2004 · 1 h 39 min · R

Released
April 9, 2004
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$39 million
Available in
115 countries

Tropes

Genre Mashup, I Need a Freaking Drink, Similar Squad +9

  • Genre Mashup
  • I Need a Freaking Drink
  • Similar Squad
  • Noodle Incident
  • Impaled with Extreme Prejudice
  • Suspiciously Apropos Music
  • Meaningful Background Event
  • Trailers Always Lie
  • The Cameo
  • Apologetic Attacker
  • What Happened to Mommy?
  • Astonishingly Appropriate Interruption

12 of 243 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Shaun of the Dead?"

Questions about Shaun of the Dead

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shaun of the Dead?

PeacockAMC+Peacock Premium+

In the United States, Shaun of the Dead streams on Peacock and AMC+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 60 other countries.

Is Shaun of the Dead worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.8, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 76).

Will Shaun of the Dead make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and dark humor (9 of 10).

Will Shaun of the Dead scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 4 of 10 and tension 7.

Was Shaun of the Dead a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$39 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $6 million to make and earned $39 million worldwide, 6.6 times its budget.

What tropes does Shaun of the Dead use?

Genre MashupI Need a Freaking DrinkSimilar SquadNoodle IncidentImpaled with Extreme PrejudiceSuspiciously Apropos MusicMeaningful Background EventTrailers Always LieThe CameoApologetic AttackerWhat Happened to Mommy?Astonishingly Appropriate Interruptionand 231 more

TV Tropes lists 243 tropes for it, including Genre Mashup, I Need a Freaking Drink, and Similar Squad.