Little Shop of Horrors

Play trailer

Little Shop of Horrors

PG-13

1986

1h 33m

Musical

Comedy

Play Trailer

Watchlist

Watchlist

Tomatometer

Popcornmeter

91%

Tomatometer

55 Reviews

79%

Popcornmeter

100,000+ Ratings

Meek flower shop assistant Seymour (Rick Moranis) pines for co-worker Audrey (Ellen Greene). During a total eclipse, he discovers an unusual plant he names Audrey II, which feeds only on human flesh and blood. The growing plant attracts a great deal of business for the previously struggling store. After Seymour feeds Audrey's boyfriend, Orin (Steve Martin), to the plant after Orin's accidental death, he must come up with more bodies for the increasingly bloodthirsty plant.

Watch on Fandango at Home

Stream Now

Critics Consensus

Remixing Roger Corman's B-movie by way of the Off-Broadway musical, Little Shop of Horrors offers camp, horror and catchy tunes in equal measure -- plus some inspired cameos by the likes of Steve Martin and Bill Murray.

Read Critics Reviews

Pauline Kael

The New Yorker

Little Shop of Horrors is jivey, senseless fun. The stupidity is appealing, the way it is in great comic strips.

Sep 13, 2023

Full Review

Walter Goodman

New York Times

Levi Stubbs's big voice explodes from the insatiable plant, and there's a knockout turn by Steve Martin and Bill Murray as a sadistic dentist and his masochistic patient.

Jan 9, 2018

Full Review

Empire Magazine

Some of the slower tunes tend to grind but the sort of musical/ retro irony is still amusing in places. Not if you don't like dentists though.

Rated: 2/5

May 25, 2011

Full Review

Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

Although its B-movie origins are a selling point, there are moments when the film feels a bit forced.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 6, 2025

Full Review

Kristy Strouse

Wonderfully Weird and Horrifying

With a hearty dose of camp and a campy bit of heart, there’s enough horror to satisfy genre fans and catchy tunes to sing you through the night.

Dec 9, 2023

Full Review

Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

If you've only seen the original theatrical cut of the horror comedy musical, it's worth watching Little Shop of Horrors: The Director's Cut!

Rated: 5/5

Sep 18, 2023

Full Review

Read all reviews

Adam

This is my favorite musical! It surprised me they played the alternate ending! Big fan.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/23/25

Full Review

TheMovieSearch R

Little Shop of Horrors is one of the most iconic and enduring films of all time. Rick Moranis delivers a pitch-perfect performance as Seymour, the meek florist whose life changes when he discovers a mysterious Venus flytrap that develops a taste for human flesh. And of course — “Feed me, Seymour!” — an immortal line that has earned its place in pop culture history. This movie is gloriously cheesy and unapologetically corny in all the best ways. It captures that perfect blend of camp and creativity that defined 1980s cinema. It’s funny, heartfelt, and bizarrely wholesome despite its dark premise — a combination that keeps audiences of all ages coming back decade after decade. The story’s balance of horror and humor is masterful. Even as Seymour’s actions grow more questionable, the film maintains its charm and energy, allowing the audience to revel in the absurdity rather than recoil from it. That blend of tones is part of what made the film so special — so much so that it evolved into a beloved Broadway musical and a cultural phenomenon. Little Shop of Horrors is infinitely rewatchable. It’s the kind of film that fits any mood — a bad day, a good day, or anything in between. It’s a cinematic comfort blanket, capable of lifting spirits and sparking laughter every single time. A classic in every sense of the word, Little Shop of Horrors continues to prove that great stories never die — they just keep singing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/17/25

Full Review

Simon R

Great play, great movie, 9/10

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/21/25

Full Review

Alan T

It's quite dark yet enjoyable. The plant's effects was actually really good for its time.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/07/25

Full Review

Desmond S

This is another of my favorite movies ever (alongside with “Donnie Darko” and “Willy’s wonderland”)

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/05/25

Full Review

Jace T

I'll never forget the first time I watched this movie. I wasn't big on musicals at the time, but ended up watching this movie in class. Shortly into the story, I was hooked. The story, songs, alt-horror, and oddity of this movie is so unique and absolutely astounding. Is this one of the greatest musicals of all time? Absolutely.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/13/25

Full Review

Read all reviews

Read More

Read Less

POST RATING

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

Frank Oz

Director

Rick Moranis

Seymour Krelborn

Ellen Greene

Audrey

Steve Martin

Orin Scrivello, D.D.S.

Vincent Gardenia

Mr. Mushnik

Tichina Arnold

Crystal

The Night They Raided Minsky's

67%

44%

The Night They Raided Minsky's

Watchlist

Cry Baby

73%

77%

Cry Baby

Watchlist

Blues Brothers 2000

47%

37%

Blues Brothers 2000

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Blues Brothers 2000

The Producers

51%

63%

The Producers

Watchlist

Mamma Mia!

55%

66%

Mamma Mia!

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Mamma Mia!

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

View more photos

Synopsis

Meek flower shop assistant Seymour (Rick Moranis) pines for co-worker Audrey (Ellen Greene). During a total eclipse, he discovers an unusual plant he names Audrey II, which feeds only on human flesh and blood. The growing plant attracts a great deal of business for the previously struggling store. After Seymour feeds Audrey's boyfriend, Orin (Steve Martin), to the plant after Orin's accidental death, he must come up with more bodies for the increasingly bloodthirsty plant.

Director: Frank Oz
Producer: David Geffen
Screenwriter: Charles B. Griffith, Howard Ashman
Distributor: Warner Home Vídeo, Warner Bros.
Production Co: Geffen Pictures
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 19, 1986, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 15, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $36.5M
Runtime: 1h 33m
Sound Mix: Surround

Most Popular at Home Now