
Zombieland
Seen it?2009 | 88 min | Comedy, Horror
Why it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.3 out of 10) and it made about 4 times its budget, despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved Bugonia or Resident Evil, start here.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
Columbus has made a habit of running from what scares him. Tallahassee doesn't have fears. If he did, he'd kick their ever-living ass. In a world overrun by zombies, these two are perfectly evolved survivors. But now, they're about to stare down the most terrifying prospect of all: each other.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
6 wins and 22 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$102 million worldwide on a $24 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ruben Fleischer
- Jesse EisenbergColumbus
- Woody HarrelsonTallahassee
- Emma StoneWichita
- Abigail BreslinLittle Rock
- Amber Heard406
- Bill MurrayBill Murray
- Derek GrafClown Zombie
- Elle AlexanderZombie Meter Maid (uncredited)
- Melanie BoothHippie Girl (uncredited)
- Chris BurnsBicycle Zombie (uncredited)