Zombieland (2009)
Kernel Score: 83% · 12,999 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Horror
Released: 2009-10-02
Runtime: 87 minutes
Is Zombieland worth watching?
Worth watching. A fast, funny zombie comedy built on four survivors and a set of silly survival rules. Short, bloody and very quotable, with great chemistry between the leads. It's light on plot, but a good time.
Watch it if you
- like funny horror
- enjoy road-trip comedies
- want a short, lively movie
Skip it if you
- dislike gore
- want real scares
Best for: Night in with friends
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Zombieland
- Stream: HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Zombieland parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Zombieland is an R-rated zombie comedy featuring frequent gory violence and dark humor amid a zombie apocalypse.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Contains frequent graphic zombie violence, gore, and body counts throughout.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Zombieland
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- Shaun of the Dead (2004) — 85%: The best of the zombie comedies, with a British wit.
- Tucker and Dale vs. Evil (2010) — 84%: Cheerful horror comedy built on a misunderstanding.
- Evil Dead II (1987) — 84%: Slapstick horror comedy that wrote the book.
- Train to Busan (2016) — 86%: A more serious, excellent zombie thriller.
- What We Do in the Shadows (2014) — 87%: Deadpan comedy about vampire flatmates.
- An American Werewolf in London (1981) — 83%: Classic horror comedy with real scares.
Director
Ruben Fleischer
Cast
- Jesse Eisenberg as Columbus
- Woody Harrelson as Tallahassee
- Emma Stone as Wichita
- Abigail Breslin as Little Rock
- Amber Heard as 406
- Bill Murray as Bill Murray
- Derek Graf as Clown Zombie
- Elle Alexander as Zombie Meter Maid (uncredited)
- Melanie Booth as Hippie Girl (uncredited)
- Chris Burns as Bicycle Zombie (uncredited)
Zombieland FAQ
Is Zombieland worth watching?
Worth watching. A fast, funny zombie comedy built on four survivors and a set of silly survival rules. Short, bloody and very quotable, with great chemistry between the leads. It's light on plot, but a good time.
Where can I watch Zombieland?
In the US you can stream Zombieland on HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Zombieland OK for kids?
Zombieland is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Zombieland is an R-rated zombie comedy featuring frequent gory violence and dark humor amid a zombie apocalypse.
What movies are like Zombieland?
If you liked Zombieland, try Shaun of the Dead, Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, Evil Dead II and Train to Busan.