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The Rocky Horror Picture Show

(1975, Rated R, Musical, Starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 16.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    A comedic cult classic intended for adults.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–17

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Definitely offensive behavior. Very complex ideas about sexual identity and individual behavior.
  • Violence:

    Non-realistic for the most part. All in a comedic tone.
  • Sex:

    Cross-dressing, brief nudity, seduction.
  • Language:

    Mostly suggestive language, not explicit.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Almost none, wine consumed only.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Parents need to know that this movie is based upon complex adult themes of sexuality and personal freedoms/lifestyles. Dr. Frank N. Furter is played up as an outlandish, sexually open character. There is a very suggestive scene of Frank N. Furter seducing the couple and another sex scene between Janet and the beefcake Rocky. While there is no direct nudity, the film is very provocative, right down to the song lyrics. Teenagers who possess a more mature grasp of sexuality and individuality might understand and enjoy the film. Due to its strong sexual nature, parents should be very cautious about allowing their children to view this film. Generally speaking, the film's "R" rating should be taken into account. Teenagers 16+ and/or accompanied by a parent works well in this case.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about this movie's themes of personal and sexual individuality and the concept of "fitting in." Beyond the campy elements, there are lessons to be learned about staying true to yourself.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    I LOVE THIS MOVIE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    This movie was good and funny The violence was brief but kind of bloody. The Sex in the movie was disturbing, some costumes were skimpy and scary. At the end of the movie was the only part containing brief amounts of nudity. This movie is really great and it's the parents choice for what movies their children watch.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    I rate this title on for age 16 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    I'm 17 & yes the movie is a cult classic, & it's awsome to watch, but to those who think it's not a big deal to show it to a 10 year old...i don't know. I wouldn't want my kids watching a man trying to sleep with another man or woman. I don't really care about the cross dressing but I rather show my kids (if i had kids) this movie when they're older & appreciate it more then making a child who's not even a teen yet watch it & be confused by it. just my opinion

  4. I rate this title on for age 15 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

  5. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    this movie is amazing, get over the crossdressing.

    i think it's ridiculous that this film is apparently only considered appropriate for peoples 17 and over. the thing about this is that people not mature enough to fully understand it, will just find it funny. and if they are mature enough to understand it, then they were obviously ready to see it anyway. 17+ for this film is ridiculous. i mean, if you aren't okay with your child seeing a human nipple, then by all means, give this one a pass, but really, this film is a classic and should be enjoyed.

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Louisiana
    I rate this title off for age 15 and give it 1.0

    FREAKY!!!!

    this was so weird!!! the songs were ok. There wasnt really violence but ther is som nudity.

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 5.0

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

  9. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0

    You haven't lived until you've sang the Time Warp.

    In this cult classic, you should know what you're getting into just by looking at the cover and hearing of it's infamy. Campy, kitschy, and delightfully ridiculous, the Rocky Horror Picture Show is something that everyone needs to see at least once in their lifetime. Not appropriate for the kids, by your definition of appropriate. A lot of implied sex, but there's nothing really shown at all. A word of advice for all ages watching this classic: don't take any of it more seriously than it takes itself. Which isn't seriously in the slightest. If you're easily offended, let the sweeping sounds of Frank-N-Furters electric knife sooth you. And once you finish with this one, go to the sequel Shock Treatment - trust me, I'm a doctor.

  10. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I love this movie

    My best friends daughter loves this movie and she is 4 i don't see anything wrong with it, i mean not letting them watch it and saying it's because Tim is dressed like a woman is wrong if the kids wanna dress like than thats fine but maqybe not to school. As far as the sex thing woth Brad and Janet and Rocky and Frank she didn't know. But i mean she has watched worse like Saw 1,2 and 3.

  11. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Montana
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Awsome!

    I saw it when I was 11 and I loved it my favorite movie!!!

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

  13. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0

    the best musical of all time

  14. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    An instant cult classic that is still loved today

    The Rocky Horror Picture Show is one of the best musicals of the 70's if not of all time. I love this movie. I saw it for the first time about 6 months ago and instantly fell in love with it. The songs were brilliant and the plot is pretty good. This is not a kids movie at all. I would say that this movie would be good for anyone 14 and above. This movie was Susan Surandon and Tim Curry's debut. If you haven't seen this before, Go and rent it quickly.

  15. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    hilarious

    I actually didn't see the film, how-ever I did watch the actual production. It was not as bad as I thought it was going to be as far as sexuality and language. It had some risque molments and some interesting clothes being worn. As far as the sex, Dr. frank ended up making janete believe she was haveing sex with brad, and then he took off the condom and showed it fall to the ground. The pretty much the same with brad just differently. Janete end up seeing brad so she sleeps with Rocky and then everything is basically a mess. I love Magenta!! and im not sure if the movie is like that i just know the actual show is (rocky horror show) (notice there isn't picture or fim) and yeah overall its great and I enjoyed watching my friend perform in it!

  16. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Yay.

    This movie pwns your soul.

  17. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Hilarious, but not for everyone

    Considering my parents strong opinions on what I should and shouldn't see, I'm shocked I was allowed to watch it. That said, this movie is extremely funny, but it really depends on your sense of humor. Some of my friends and I thought it was hysterical, but a lot of people I know thought it was just stupid. The movie is extremely sexual, including three sex scenes (including a guy on guy one), and you can see Columbia's breasts for all of one scence, however, I didn't notice the first few times I saw it. Brad, Janet and Rocky are in underware for most of the film. Also, there are many sexual references, and there are naked statues. Nothing else is really an issue, except some characters are killed. Eddie is killed, however, you just see Frankenfurter going after him with a pick axe, and you see him come back covered in blood. Then, you see his cut up body later in the film. The language isn't really there, except for the song, "Dammit Janet" and there is one use of the f-word. This movie really depends on how mature your kids are, but everything bad in it is ment comically.

  18. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    wow!

    this movie is graet.every time i go over my friends house i do the time warp with him.ts a great movie to watch over and over.it may be rated r but it is the greatest movie ever.

  19. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    THe best example of a cult classic

    This film is so bizzar but you can't help but love it. It has great music and a very weird sense of humor. It alot of fun to see in the theater but easier to understand if you watch it at home first.

  20. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    AWESOME!

    This is the best movie in the world. You must see it! Although kids my age shouldn't watch it, I love it. Time warp!

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