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Home › Movies › Shaun of the Dead Updated March 2026

Is Shaun of the Dead safe for children?

R Horror, Comedy Not recommended
Scenes & stills
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Content breakdown
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Not recommended
# Shaun of the Dead - Parental Guide This R-rated horror-comedy combines graphic zombie violence, strong language, and moderate sexual content. While it's darkly funny for adults, the intense gore and scares make it inappropriate for children. Best suited for mature teens and adults who enjoy horror films.
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Violence
Strong
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Language / Profanity
Strong
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Sexual Content
Moderate
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Horror / Scary
Strong
About this movie
Type
Movie
Released
2004
Rating
R
Genre
Horror, Comedy
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.

Cast
Simon Pegg
Simon Pegg
Shaun
Nick Frost
Nick Frost
Ed
Kate Ashfield
Kate Ashfield
Liz
Lucy Davis
Lucy Davis
Dianne
Full cast on IMDb ›
Age suitability
Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Ages 13+
Not recommended
Where to watch
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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