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The Rocky Horror Picture Show

  • 19751975
  • RR
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
148K
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POPULARITY
1,283
22
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  • Comedy
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A newly-engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must seek shelter at the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-n-Furter.A newly-engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must seek shelter at the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-n-Furter.A newly-engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must seek shelter at the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-n-Furter.

IMDb RATING
7.4/10
148K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,283
22
  • Director
    • Jim Sharman
  • Writers
    • Richard O'Brien(original musical play)
    • Jim Sharman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Tim Curry
    • Susan Sarandon
    • Barry Bostwick
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jim Sharman
  • Writers
    • Richard O'Brien(original musical play)
    • Jim Sharman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Tim Curry
    • Susan Sarandon
    • Barry Bostwick
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 619User reviews
    • 121Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 5 nominations

    Videos3

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    Meat Loaf in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
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    Nell Campbell and Patricia Quinn in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
    Tim Curry and Peter Hinwood in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
    Meat Loaf, Pierre Bedenes, Christopher Biggins, Gaye Brown, Rufus Collins, and Lindsay Ingram in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
    Susan Sarandon, Tim Curry, Barry Bostwick, Jonathan Adams, and Patricia Quinn in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
    Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
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    Richard O'Brien and Patricia Quinn in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
    Tim Curry and Peter Hinwood in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
    Tim Curry, Nell Campbell, Richard O'Brien, and Patricia Quinn in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

    Top cast

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    Tim Curry
    Tim Curry
    • Dr. Frank-N-Furter - A Scientistas Dr. Frank-N-Furter - A Scientist
    Susan Sarandon
    Susan Sarandon
    • Janet Weiss - A Heroineas Janet Weiss - A Heroine
    Barry Bostwick
    Barry Bostwick
    • Brad Majors - A Heroas Brad Majors - A Hero
    Richard O'Brien
    Richard O'Brien
    • Riff Raff - A Handymanas Riff Raff - A Handyman
    Patricia Quinn
    Patricia Quinn
    • Magenta - A Domesticas Magenta - A Domestic
    Nell Campbell
    Nell Campbell
    • Columbia - A Groupieas Columbia - A Groupie
    • (as Little Nell)
    Jonathan Adams
    Jonathan Adams
    • Dr. Everett V. Scott - A Rival Scientistas Dr. Everett V. Scott - A Rival Scientist
    Peter Hinwood
    Peter Hinwood
    • Rocky Horror - A Creationas Rocky Horror - A Creation
    Meat Loaf
    Meat Loaf
    • Eddie - Ex Delivery Boyas Eddie - Ex Delivery Boy
    • (as Meatloaf)
    Charles Gray
    Charles Gray
    • The Criminologist - An Expertas The Criminologist - An Expert
    Jeremy Newson
    • Ralph Hapschattas Ralph Hapschatt
    Hilary Farr
    Hilary Farr
    • Betty Munroeas Betty Munroe
    • (as Hilary Labow)
    Pierre Bedenes
    • A Transylvanianas A Transylvanian
    • (as Perry Bedden)
    Christopher Biggins
    Christopher Biggins
    • A Transylvanianas A Transylvanian
    Gaye Brown
    • A Transylvanianas A Transylvanian
    Ishaq Bux
    Ishaq Bux
    • A Transylvanianas A Transylvanian
    Stephen Calcutt
    • A Transylvanianas A Transylvanian
    Hugh Cecil
    • A Transylvanianas A Transylvanian
    • Director
      • Jim Sharman
    • Writers
      • Richard O'Brien(original musical play) (screenplay)
      • Jim Sharman(screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    On a wild and rain-swept late-November evening, somewhere at an empty stretch of road outside Ohio's merry Denton, blissfully-affianced, prudish, boringly-innocent young pair Brad Majors (Barry Bostwick) and Janet Weiss (Susan Sarandon) find themselves stranded on their way to visit an ex-tutor. Instead, the couple will inadvertently unearth the cross-dressing Dr. Frank-N-Furter's (Tim Curry's) spooky lair of inexhaustible oddities, just in time to partake in the out-of-this-world mad scientist's proud unveiling of his latest, delightfully extravagant, most daring creation: the ultimate male and the perfect sex symbol: the flaxen-haired Rocky Horror (Peter Hinwood). But, little by little, as the effervescent transgressive force gobbles up whole the unsuspecting visitors of the night, Brad and Janet slowly begin to embrace the potent fascinations of seduction, while an idolized Rocky roams free in the mansion. Who can interrupt man's union with the absolute pleasure? —Nick Riganas
    • transvestite
    • rock 'n' roll
    • audience participation
    • midnight movie
    • cult film
    • 192 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • 25 Years Of Absolute Pleasure! (2000 25th Anniversary Tagline)
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Horror
      • Musical
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Theatrical movie debut of Tim Curry (Dr. Frank-N-Furter - A Scientist).
    • Goofs
      When Janet and Brad are scuttling off to the side of the stage at the end of 'Wild and Untamed Thing', she accidentally stabs his foot with her high heel, causing him to wince and stumble in pain.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      The Criminologist - An Expert: And crawling on the planet's face, some insects called the human race. Lost in time, and lost in space... and meaning.

    • Crazy credits
      At the very end of the film, The credits read: "The characters portrayed in this film are ENTIRELY FICTITIOUS and bear no resemblance to anyone living OR DEAD!"
    • Alternate versions
      The DVD contains a 'Conceptual Version' which has everything up to "The Time Warp" in black and white, included as an 'Easter Egg'.
    • Connections
      Featured in Fame (1980)
    • Soundtracks
      Science Fiction/Double Feature
      (uncredited)

      Written by Richard O'Brien

      Performed by Richard O'Brien

    User reviews619

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    A gem of a musical that started as a smash play in London, then scored a phenomenal success on the midnight "cult movie" circuit
    A middle-class young couple, motoring in the country on their wedding night, have car trouble in front of a huge mansion… Wanting to use the phone, the two approach the house and go in just as its master, Dr. Frank N. Furter, is leading an experiment… His newly made creature, the body-beautiful Rocky, is ready to be unveiled, and the innocent couple is caught up in this strange household filled with the doctor's campy, exotically dressed admirers… Both the wife and the husband are seduced by this garter-belted "scientist."

    The film's first half is fast and funny, with virtually every song a memorable one… But the second half tries to do too much and the film loses much of its potency… Nevertheless, the adorable characters make this a delightful entertainment
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    • Nazi_Fighter_David
    • Oct 7, 2008

    FAQ5

    • What exactly do Dr. Everett Scott and Frank N Furter have to do with each other?
    • What's the difference between the US and UK versions?
    • When I started to attend Midnight Showings, they had the U.S. version of the film. Why do they only show the U.K. version these days?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 31, 1975 (Italy)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • 20th Century Fox (United States)
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die Rocky Horror Picture Show
    • Filming locations
      • Oakley Court, Windsor Road, Oakley Green, Windsor, Berkshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Michael White Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,200,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $112,892,319
    • Gross worldwide
      • $113,804,859
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes

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