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The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Play trailer 2:56 Poster for The Rocky Horror Picture Show R 1975 1h 35m Musical Comedy Horror Play Trailer Watchlist
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81% Tomatometer 52 Reviews 85% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O'Brien). Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named "Rocky."

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Critics Consensus

Rocky Horror Picture Show brings its quirky characters in tight, but it's the narrative thrust that really drives audiences insane and keeps 'em doing the time warp again.

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Peter Bradshaw Guardian Aug 21
4/5
It is a genuine one-off, a movie whose own identity has now overshadowed its ostensible purpose: to spoof the classic movie chillers of yesteryear. Go to Full Review Andy Tweddle Little White Lies 10/31/2012
5/5
One hundred minutes of pure queer celebration that manages to concoct a bizarre cocktail of sincerity and reckless abandon. Go to Full Review Variety Staff Variety 01/11/2008
Most of the jokes that might have seemed jolly fun on stage now appear obvious and even flat. The sparkle's gone. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Nov 2
3/4
Famous for its allure as an audience-participation event, this adaptation of the stage musical works just fine as a solo viewing at home. Go to Full Review Douglas Davidson Elements of Madness Oct 22
Thus did "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" transcend from abject failure to a cult status that as inspired viewers to “don’t dream it, be it” across generations around the globe. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 02/06/2025
7/10
A ludicrously singular drugs-sex-and-rock’n’roll fantasy-nightmare – which is intermittently hilarious. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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John F. T....... Mar 1 great movie and shadow cast See more Eugene B Nov 4 As fun and freaky as it was the first time I saw it decades ago!! Timeless tunes and a crazy audience helped make this a classic musical theater experience!! See more Favorite Classic Oct 31 One of my favorite classic movies. I would go back for encore again and again. See more Pam Oct 26 I liked going back in time when we had so much freedom! Freedom from technology, our ball and chain in this lifetime. Thank you for bringing a bit of nostalgia. I do appreciate these classic films you show monthly. See more John Oct 26 Great show and staff!! See more Joe Oct 19 The cast was excellent. Haven’t had this much fun in years. See more Read all reviews
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Jim Sharman

Director

Tim Curry

Doctor Frank-N-Furter

Susan Sarandon

Janet Weiss

Barry Bostwick

Brad Majors

Richard O'Brien

Riff Raff

Jonathan Adams

Dr. Everett V. Scott

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Movie Info

Synopsis In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O'Brien). Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named "Rocky."
Director
Jim Sharman
Producer
Michael White
Screenwriter
Richard O'Brien, Richard O'Brien, Jim Sharman
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox
Rating
R
Genre
Musical, Comedy, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 29, 1975, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$519.0K
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Mono, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)