Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror
Seen it?2025 | 90 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A wild journey into the origins of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the biggest cult film of all time, its impact on popular culture and socio-political resonance to this day.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$141K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 48K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Linus O'Brien
- Richard O'BrienSelf
- Susan SarandonSelf
- Tim CurrySelf
- Barry BostwickSelf
- Nell CampbellSelf
- Patricia QuinnSelf
- Jim SharmanSelf
- Jack BlackSelf
- Trixie MattelSelf
- Peter HinwoodSelf