Hollywood Rated 'R' (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1997, Hollywood Rated 'R' is a horror, science fiction and documentary film directed by Dominique Cazenave, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A roller-coaster ride through the history of American exploitation films, ranging from Roger Corman's sci-fi and horror monster movies, 1960s beach movies, H.G. Lewis' gore-fests, William Castle's schlocky theatrical gimmicks, to 1970s blaxploitation, pre-"Deep Throat" sex tease films, Russ Meyer's bosom-heavy masterpieces, etc, etc. Over 25 interviews of the greatest purveyors of weird films of all kind from 1940 to 1975. Illustrated with dozens of films clips, trailers, extra footage, etc. This documentary as a shorter companion piece focusing on exploitation king David F. Friedman.
Who’s in it. Hollywood Rated 'R' stars John Landis as Self, Barbara Steele as Self, Russ Meyer as Self (archive footage) and Edward D. Wood Jr. as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Hollywood Rated 'R' has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hollywood Rated 'R' page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hollywood Rated 'R' tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hollywood Rated 'R' (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hollywood Rated 'R' change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hollywood Rated 'R' worth watching?
- Hollywood Rated 'R' holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, science fiction and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hollywood Rated 'R'?
- Hollywood Rated 'R' stars John Landis, Barbara Steele, Russ Meyer, Edward D. Wood Jr. and Larry Cohen.
- When was Hollywood Rated 'R' released?
- Hollywood Rated 'R' was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.