SummaryA newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.
Directed By:Jim Sharman
Written By:Richard O'Brien, Jim Sharman
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Metascore
Generally Favorable
65
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Generally Favorable
7.8
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
65
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10 Reviews
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88
You still get Tim Curry in drag, young Susan Sarandon in her skimpies and an enthusiastic score. [16 Nov 1990, p.3D]
80
If you've never been to a midnight screening of Rocky Horror, please go. It's a delight. And if you can't make it, this Blu-ray attempts to bring that experience home. Just don't watch the film without, at least, some form of audience participation. It's just not much fun without it.
User score
Generally Favorable
7.8
80% Positive
152 Ratings
152 Ratings
12% Mixed
22 Ratings
22 Ratings
9% Negative
17 Ratings
17 Ratings
Aug 25, 2026
10
From Childhood Shock to Fond Familiarity in a Timeless Cult Classic That Lingers in the Mind.130827, 2017(Rewatch, 5.0)When I watched it as a child, I thought, "What kind of crazy movie is this?" Watching it again as an adult, I felt, "It's surprisingly cute and ordinary." What on earth happened to my head? I just keep humming along to the tunes. Directed by Jim Sharman and based on Richard O'Brien's legendary stage musical, the 1975 cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" follows the newly engaged, straight-laced couple Brad Majors (Barry Bostwick) and Janet Weiss (Susan Sarandon). When their car breaks down on a stormy night, they seek refuge in an eerie castle inhabited by the eccentric, transvestite scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry) and his outlandish followers during the unveiling of his muscular creation, Rocky. Blending glam-rock anthems, science-fiction parodies, and unapologetic countercultural liberation, the film transforms midnight cinema into an unforgettable, participatory celebration of freedom, individuality, and eccentric camp brilliance.
Nov 6, 2023
10
The more you watch it the more you realize that this is indeed a horror film as well as a science fiction musical. Tim Curry is outstanding in this role, and I think that the music is some of the best in the genre.
80
The material inspires affection, given its knowing pastiche of everything from Universal horrors to '50s grade-Z sci-fi, and a shamelessly hedonistic, fiercely independent sensibility that must have seemed a welcome relief from the mainstream bombast of other '70s musicals.
75
Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick are perfectly caste as two naive waifs who stumble upon the castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter after car trouble on a rainy night. The supporting cast is appropriately, well, let's say idiosyncratic, but for my money it's Tim Curry as the mad doctor who steals the show. Surely he stands as the most charismatic transsexual Transylvanian ever. [1 Dec 1990]
75
The film itself is a lot of fun--but the audience-participation phenomenon has turned it into a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience.
63
Dr. Furter is played by a British actor named Tim Curry, who bears a certain resemblance to Loretta Young in drag. He's the best thing in the movie, maybe because he seems to be having the most fun.
30
The wit is too weak to sustain a film, and the songs all sound the same.
May 27, 2022
10
A perfect movie even with all it's flaws. Tim Curry is excellent as always and the music is just fantastic. One of my top 3 films of all time.
Jan 22, 2023
6
Making musical sci-fi movie of 1975. Differences create lesson in this film. According to his own era quite brave. Although not included in the Horror category in my opinion. A musical feast. Beautiful song from each other. Also dance shows are also great. But I can track any more. I do not think so. There are more than scenes containing nudity and sexuality. The film will have small numbers of fans around the world.
Oct 5, 2011
6
"The Rocky Horror PIcture Show" is a terrible example of what happens when you forcefully fuse different genres into one big pot. Nevertheless, the music is great and at least the film earns recognition as the 'godfather' of all cult films mostly due to a true crazy performance by Tim Curry. A fan boy must-watch.
Dec 5, 2020
3
Honestly, I just don't get what the big deal is. The music is fine but the plot is kind of eh and it really wasn't all that interesting of a movie to me. It's definitely a niche kind of thing where you either love it or hate it. I just walked away feeling very indifferent, especially after that awful ending.
Jul 22, 2020
2
I really didn't like this film, but I am not a musical fan. Objectively it's a good musical so if that's you thing try it, otherwise give it a miss.
Production Company:
- 20th Century Fox
- Michael White Productions
Release Date:Sep 26, 1975
Duration:1 h 40 m
Rating:R
Tagline:25 Years Of Absolute Pleasure! (2000 25th Anniversary Tagline)
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Awards
Online Film & Television Association
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
DVD Exclusive Awards
• 2 Nominations
