The Rocky Horror Picture Show
“A different set of jaws.”
Synopsis
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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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Top Cast
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Tim Curry
Dr. Frank-N-Furter
Susan Sarandon
Janet Weiss
Barry Bostwick
Brad Majors
Richard O'Brien
Riff Raff
Patricia Quinn
Magenta
Nell Campbell
Columbia
Jonathan Adams
Dr. Everett V. Scott
Peter Hinwood
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Meat Loaf
Eddie
Charles Gray
The Criminologist
Jeremy Newson
Ralph Hapschatt
Hilary Farr
Betty Munroe
Pierre Bedenes
The Transylvanians
Christopher Biggins
The Transylvanians
Gaye Brown
The Transylvanians
Ishaq Bux
The Transylvanians
Stephen Calcutt
The Transylvanians
Hugh Cecil
The Transylvanians
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 11 Days4K Restoration; David Geffen Theater, Los Angeles
Festival / Special Debut
September 26, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 7, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 8, 1990
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$171.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
122.27x
+$169.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Sharman
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard O'Brien, Jim Sharman
- Original Score
- Richard Hartley
- Original Title
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Netherlands Antilles
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $1.4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $171.2M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, Lou Adler Productions, Michael White Productions, Houtsnede Maatschappij
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Sharman
Richard O'Brien, Jim Sharman
Richard Hartley
Peter Suschitzky
Graeme Clifford
Lou Adler, Michael White
Department Leadership Roster
Graeme Clifford
Editor
Michael White
Producer
Jim Sharman
Director
Sue Blane
Costume Design
Richard O'Brien
Screenplay
Jim Sharman
Screenplay
Richard Hartley
Original Music Composer
Peter Suschitzky
Director of Photography
Brian Thomson
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Rocky Horror Picture Show 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.
Who directed The Rocky Horror Picture Show?
The Rocky Horror Picture Show was directed by Jim Sharman.
Who stars in The Rocky Horror Picture Show?
The principal cast of The Rocky Horror Picture Show includes Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard O'Brien, Patricia Quinn.
When was The Rocky Horror Picture Show released and how long is it?
The Rocky Horror Picture Show was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Rocky Horror Picture Show?
The Rocky Horror Picture Show had a reported production budget of $1.4M and grossed $171.2M at the worldwide box office (122.27 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Rocky Horror Picture Show?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rocky Horror Picture Show was composed by Richard Hartley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rocky Horror Picture Show?
The Rocky Horror Picture Show holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).