Shaun of the Dead (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2004, Shaun of the Dead is a comedy and horror film directed by Edgar Wright, running about 99 minutes. “A romantic comedy. With zombies.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Shaun of the Dead stars Simon Pegg as Shaun, Kate Ashfield as Liz, Lucy Davis as Dianne and Nick Frost as Ed, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Shaun of the Dead has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $30.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shaun of the Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shaun of the Dead tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shaun of the Dead (2004)?
- In US, Shaun of the Dead is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shaun of the Dead worth watching?
- Shaun of the Dead holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shaun of the Dead?
- Shaun of the Dead stars Simon Pegg, Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis, Nick Frost and Dylan Moran.
- When was Shaun of the Dead released?
- Shaun of the Dead was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.