Shaun of the Dead
“A romantic comedy. With zombies.”
Synopsis
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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20th Anniversary Release Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-07-25
Top Cast
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Simon Pegg
Shaun
Nick Frost
Ed
Kate Ashfield
Liz
Lucy Davis
Dianne
Dylan Moran
David
Jessica Hynes
Yvonne
Penelope Wilton
Barbara
Bill Nighy
Phillip
Martin Freeman
Declan
Matt Lucas
Cousin Tom
Peter Serafinowicz
Pete
Rafe Spall
Noel
Reece Shearsmith
Mark
Tamsin Greig
Maggie
Julia Deakin
Yvonne's Mum
Steve Emerson
John
Nicola Cunningham
Mary
Arvind Doshi
Nelson
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
August 29, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 9, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$39.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.57x
+$33.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edgar Wright
- Screenplay & Story
- Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg
- Original Score
- Pete Woodhead, Dan Mudford
- Original Title
- Shaun of the Dead
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $39.4M
- Production Studios
- WT² Productions, Big Talk Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edgar Wright
Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg
Pete Woodhead, Dan Mudford
David M. Dunlap
Chris Dickens
Nira Park, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Alison Owen, Natascha Wharton
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Dickens
Editor
Edgar Wright
Director
Nira Park
Producer
David M. Dunlap
Director of Photography
Jeff Hewitt-Davis
Stunt Coordinator
Pete Woodhead
Original Music Composer
Dan Mudford
Original Music Composer
Jeremy Hattingh
Visual Effects Supervisor
Marcus Rowland
Production Design
Annie Hardinge
Costume Design
Edgar Wright
Writer
Simon Pegg
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Gory Scenes
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shaun of the Dead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shaun of the Dead 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 directed Shaun of the Dead?
Shaun of the Dead was directed by Edgar Wright.
Who stars in Shaun of the Dead?
The principal cast of Shaun of the Dead includes Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis, Dylan Moran.
When was Shaun of the Dead released and how long is it?
Shaun of the Dead was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of Shaun of the Dead?
Shaun of the Dead had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $39.4M at the worldwide box office (6.57 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Shaun of the Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shaun of the Dead was composed by Pete Woodhead, Dan Mudford.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shaun of the Dead?
Shaun of the Dead holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).