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The Rocky Horror Picture Show
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Jim Sharman. With Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick.
7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAfter 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
MoviHero lists August 14, 1975 as the release date for The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Jim Sharman is the listed director. The listed cast includes Tim Curry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Susan Sarandon as Janet Weiss, Barry Bostwick as Brad Majors, Richard O'Brien as Riff Raff. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateAugust 14, 1975
GenresScience Fiction · Comedy · Horror
Runtime1h 40m
DirectorJim Sharman
CastTim Curry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Susan Sarandon as Janet Weiss, Barry Bostwick as Brad Majors, Richard O'Brien as Riff Raff
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Rocky Horror Picture Show right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
The Rocky Horror Picture Show runs 1h 40m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.4/10 from 3,304 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary7/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“As a film, it could be better, but it's funny and bizarre enough for us to see it at least once in our lives.”
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“Moving on from the riotous cult stage show which was born in a small studio theatre in the early 70s, this movie version is a…”
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“I'm afraid to say that seeing this very recently on the big screen without an huge degree of audience participation showed the film up rather…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“You look like you're both pretty groovy!”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherDr. Frank-N-FurterDr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), played by Tim Curry.Open character guide otherJanet WeissJanet Weiss in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), played by Susan Sarandon.Open character guide otherBrad MajorsBrad Majors in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), played by Barry Bostwick.Open character guide
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