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The Rocky Horror Picture Show

  • 19751975
  • RR
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
151K
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POPULARITY
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Tim Curry in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
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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
151K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
646
62
  • Director
    • Jim Sharman
  • Writers
    • Richard O'Brien(original musical play)
    • Jim Sharman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Tim Curry
    • Susan Sarandon
    • Barry Bostwick
  • 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
    • 122Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 5 nominations

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    Nell Campbell and Patricia Quinn in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
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    Richard O'Brien and Patricia Quinn in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
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    Top cast

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

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    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...

      Interactor(s): Where?

      The Criminologist - An Expert: ...On the planet's face...

      Interactor(s): What did you have for breakfast?

      The Criminologist - An Expert: ...Some insects...

      Interactor(s): How did you run your phone bill up so high?

      The Criminologist - An Expert: ...Called the human race. Lost in time...

      Interactor(s): What's your favorite TV show?

      The Criminologist - An Expert: ...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

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    8/10
    'Foreigners with ways different to our own'...
    Dissect, disassemble and reassemble to your hearts content, conjure any number of meanings and misinterpretations, then rewind, warp back in time, remove head from derriere and wallow in this absolute pleasure again and again and again.
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    • Oct 26, 2020

    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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