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Shaun of the Dead
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Edgar Wright. With Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kate Ashfield.
7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTShaun 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 de…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Shaun of the Dead.
MoviHero lists April 9, 2004 as the release date for Shaun of the Dead. Edgar Wright is the listed director. The listed cast includes Simon Pegg as Shaun, Nick Frost as Ed, Kate Ashfield as Liz, Lucy Davis as Dianne. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateApril 9, 2004
GenresComedy · Horror
Runtime1h 39m
DirectorEdgar Wright
CastSimon Pegg as Shaun, Nick Frost as Ed, Kate Ashfield as Liz, Lucy Davis as Dianne
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Shaun of the Dead right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Shaun of the Dead runs 1h 39m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.5/10 from 9,790 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary7/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Shaun of the Dead-If U like Romero/Python Pick This Up:D This was one of the best movies I saw in the last year or two.”
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“"Shaun" (Simon Pegg) shares a house with his lazy old pal "Ed" (Nick Frost) living a life of mundanity.”
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