The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1975, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a comedy, fantasy, horror and science fiction film directed by Jim Sharman, running about 100 minutes. “A different set of jaws.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named 'Rockv'.
Who’s in it. The Rocky Horror Picture Show stars Tim Curry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Susan Sarandon as Janet Weiss, Barry Bostwick as Brad Majors and Richard O'Brien as Riff Raff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Rocky Horror Picture Show has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $112.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Broadway HD Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rocky Horror Picture Show page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rocky Horror Picture Show tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)?
- In US, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is available to stream on Broadway HD Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rocky Horror Picture Show worth watching?
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, horror and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Rocky Horror Picture Show?
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show stars Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard O'Brien and Patricia Quinn.
- When was The Rocky Horror Picture Show released?
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.