The Rocky Horror Picture Show

1975, Comedy/Musical, 1h 35m

46 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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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. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

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."
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Musical
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Jim Sharman
  • Producer:
    Michael White
  • Writer:
    Richard O'Brien, Richard O'Brien, Jim Sharman
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $519.0K
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    20th Century Fox
  • Sound Mix:
    Mono, Dolby Stereo
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

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
Nell Campbell
Columbia
Peter Hinwood
Rocky Horror
Patricia Quinn
Magenta
Meat Loaf
Eddie
Charles Gray
The Criminologist
Jeremy Newson
Ralph Hapschatt
Hilary Farr
Betty Munroe Hapschatt
Frank Lester
Wedding dad (uncredited)
Koo Stark
Bridesmaid (uncredited)
Jim Sharman
Director
Richard O'Brien
Writer
Richard O'Brien
Writer
Jim Sharman
Writer
Lou Adler
Executive Producer
John Goldstone
Associate Producer
Michael White
Producer
Richard Hartley
Original Music
Richard O'Brien
Original Music and Songs
Peter Suschitzky
Cinematography
Graeme Clifford
Film Editing
Celestia Fox
Casting
Brian Thomson
Production Design
Terry Ackland-Snow
Art Director
Sue Blane
Costume Design
Peter Robb-King
Makeup Artist
Ramon Gow
Hair Stylist
Pierre La Roche
Makeup Artist
John Comfort
Production Manager
Mike Gowans
First Assistant Director
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Critic Reviews for The Rocky Horror Picture Show

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Audience Reviews for The Rocky Horror Picture Show

  • Apr 07, 2015
    The Rocky Horror Picture Show is about as cult as it gets, without actually getting illegal. Taking into account the year it was released and the mostly unknown cast that were picked, the success of the film was phenomenal. Richard O'Brien writing the songs managed to do what seems impossible to most - writing a musical where al the songs are catchy and don't come across as "fillers". The low-budget works perfectly with the camp tone and is great for adapting the stage show into a memorable "picture show". The film is definitely a spoof of B-movies, hammer-style horror films and a general tribute to "giving yourself over to absolute pleasure". Tim Curry as Frank N' Furter is quite something and its great to see foetus Susan Sarandon.
    Harry W Super Reviewer
  • Nov 16, 2014
    "Let's do the Time Warp again!" The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a madcap horror musical that became a cultural phenomenon. The story follows a stranded couple that takes shelter at a nearby castle and are taken on a psychedelic journey of the bizarre by Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a "sweet transvestite from Transsexual, Transylvania." The film satirizes the sci-fi and horror genres, with particular allusions to Frankenstein and Dracula. Featuring several of the original stars from the stage production, the cast is amazingly good, giving incredible performances. And the musical numbers are especially energetic, with fun and rambunctious songs; such as "The Time Warp" and "Science Fiction/Double Feature." A garish and irreverent film that goes all out, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is wildly entertaining.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Oct 17, 2013
    Weirder than I thought. It was entertaining and sometimes even eccentrically beautiful but I don't think it is a must-see.
    Maymay A Super Reviewer
  • Oct 03, 2013
    Just saw this movie for the first time today. Loved it!
    Jacob P Super Reviewer
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