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The Rocky Horror Picture Show

  • 1975
  • R
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
158K
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POPULARITY
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33
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.

  • Director
    • Jim Sharman
  • Writers
    • Richard O'Brien
    • Jim Sharman
  • Stars
    • Tim Curry
    • Susan Sarandon
    • Barry Bostwick
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    158K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,002
    33
    • Director
      • Jim Sharman
    • Writers
      • Richard O'Brien
      • Jim Sharman
    • Stars
      • Tim Curry
      • Susan Sarandon
      • Barry Bostwick
    • 628User reviews
    • 126Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 5 nominations

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    'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' | Anniversary Mashup
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    The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Dammit Janet
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    The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Sweet Transvestite
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    The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Time Warp
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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)
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    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)
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    Tim Curry, Nell Campbell, Richard O'Brien, and Patricia Quinn in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

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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
      • Jim Sharman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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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 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 reviews628

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    8/10
    Yes, it really is the greatest cult-film of all-time.
    It's fairly easy to see why "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" became such a huge cult-favorite so quickly... So huge even that the fans went to screenings all dressed up like drag-queens, singing along with the songs and waving around cigarette lighters. "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" simply is a tremendously inspiring movie and it's almost impossible not to start swinging yourself when the legendary songs such as "The Time Warp" and "Touch Me" are being sung by the vivid cast. The screenplay is adapted from Richard O'Brien (who also co-stars) play and it still comes across as very wit and all-knowing in its humor. There's spoofing and referring to everything from Universal and RKO-Pictures horror movies over typically 50's science-fiction to Hammer horror and the filming locations & set pieces are leftovers from other classic genre titles. The story is ridiculously simple and merely just introduces a young couple whose car breaks down near a ominous dark castle. When they go there for help, they're sucked into the eccentric world of transvestite Dr. Frank 'N Furter and his bizarre collection of servants and friends. The frenzied doctor created himself a muscled and blond-haired toy-boy and he's in the middle of presenting his creation when Brad and Janet (a great early role for Susan Sarandon) stumble in. The lines and song lyrics are often hilarious and far from politically correct and the lingerie costumes are quite nifty. All the acting performances are terrific but immensely divergent, since Tim Curry's Frank 'N Furter is extremely grotesque whereas Charles Gray's narrating character is straight-faced.
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    • Coventry
    • Dec 25, 2005

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    FAQ6

    • 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(castle exterior, criminologist's study, Brad's room, Janet's room, dining room, Columbia's room, entrance hall and stairs)
    • 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
      • $115,293,323
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes

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