The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
Jim Sharman's deliriously inventive cult musical horror comedy has been thrilling midnight audiences for over five decades.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Movie Information
- Original Title: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
- Release Year: 1975
- Directed by: Jim Sharman
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 39m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, German
- Release Date (Theatrical): August 14, 1975 (Denmark - 15), September 29, 1975 (United States - R), August 14, 1975 (United Kingdom - 15), October 30, 2025 (Germany - 12), May 21, 1986 (France - 12), December 18, 1975 (Australia - M), November 19, 1975 (Brazil), October 18, 1979 (Mexico - C), September 29, 1975 (Italy - VM14), February 10, 1978 (Spain - 16)
- Alternative Titles: El Show de terror de Rocky (MX), 洛奇恐怖晚会 (CN), 록키 호러 픽쳐쇼 (KR), RHPS (US), Die Rocky Horror Picture Show (DE)
- Production Companies: 20th Century Fox, Lou Adler Productions, Michael White Productions
- Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Plot
After getting a flat tire in the middle of nowhere, newly engaged couple Brad and Janet encounter the eerie mansion of the flamboyant, seductive Dr. Frank-N-Furter and a variety of eccentric characters. Through elaborate dance and rock music, the mad scientist unveils his latest creation: a perfect, muscular man.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see what awaits inside Frank-N-Furter's extraordinary mansion:
A different set of jaws.
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Jim Sharman
Main Cast
- Tim Curry
- Susan Sarandon
- Barry Bostwick
- Richard O'Brien
- Patricia Quinn
- Nell Campbell
- Jonathan Adams
- Peter Hinwood
- Meat Loaf
- Charles Gray
Writers
- Richard O'Brien
- Jim Sharman
Producers
- Michael White
The Rocky Horror Picture Show - FAQs
Why is The Rocky Horror Picture Show a cult classic?
The Rocky Horror Picture Show earned its cult status through decades of midnight screenings where audiences dress up, shout callbacks, and throw props at the screen. Its fearless celebration of sexual liberation, gender-bending, and rock music created a participatory ritual unlike any other film experience in cinema history.
What is The Rocky Horror Picture Show about?
Newly engaged Brad and Janet get a flat tire and seek shelter in a mysterious mansion belonging to Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a flamboyant alien scientist. There they encounter bizarre characters, elaborate musical numbers, and Frank's latest creation — a perfectly sculpted man named Rocky Horror.
Where can you stream The Rocky Horror Picture Show?
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is available to stream via Broadway HD on Amazon Channel, and can be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region. Check JustWatch for current options in your area.
Who plays Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the film?
Tim Curry plays Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the self-described 'sweet transvestite from Transsexual, Transylvania.' His magnetic, boundary-defying performance — complete with corset, fishnet stockings, and towering platform heels — became one of cinema's most iconic and celebrated character portrayals.
Is The Rocky Horror Picture Show based on a stage musical?
Yes. The film is adapted from The Rocky Horror Show, a stage musical written by Richard O'Brien that premiered in London's Royal Court Theatre in 1973. O'Brien also co-wrote the screenplay and reprises his stage role as Riff Raff in the film adaptation.
What is the age rating for The Rocky Horror Picture Show?
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is rated R in the United States. The film contains sexual content, nudity, adult themes, and suggestive language. International ratings vary: it carries a 15 certificate in the UK, a 12 in Germany and France, and an M classification in Australia.
How long is The Rocky Horror Picture Show?
The Rocky Horror Picture Show has a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes (99 minutes). Despite its relatively brief running time, the film packs in an extraordinary range of musical numbers, genre parody, and outrageous set pieces that have kept audiences entertained for over five decades.
Who directed The Rocky Horror Picture Show?
The Rocky Horror Picture Show was directed by Jim Sharman, an Australian theatre and film director who also helmed the original 1973 London stage production of The Rocky Horror Show. Sharman co-wrote the screenplay with Richard O'Brien and brought the story's anarchic theatrical energy vividly to the screen.
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