Richard O'Brien: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 39
- on screen
- 1966–2025
- box office
- $116M
- average score
- 89
Richard O'Brien's Career in Numbers
Richard O'Brien's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Richard O'Brien works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Chamber of Horrors (1966) to Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.
Richard O'Brien Movies by Decade
- 1960s 3
- 1970s 12
- 1980s 3
- 2000s 5
- 2010s 9
- 2020s 1
The 1970s were Richard O'Brien's busiest decade, with 12 films.
Richard O'Brien Movies by Genre
- Comedy 8
- Drama 5
- Horror 4
- Documentary 3
- Crime 3
- Animation 2
- Thriller 2
- Romance 2
- Sci-Fi 1
- Tv movie 1
Comedy is the genre Richard O'Brien has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of drama (5).
Richard O'Brien Career Milestones
- First film
- Chamber of Horrors 1966
- Biggest box office hit
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show $116M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror Movie Echo Score 90
- Newest film
- Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror 2025
Richard O'Brien Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Richard O'Brien is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 89. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Richard O'Brien Movies as an Actor
33- 2025
Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror Documentary Worldwide box office: $140K Movie Echo Score: 90 - 2015
Rocky Horror Show Live as Narrator · Comedy - 2015
Phineas and Ferb: Last Day of Summer as Lawrence (voice) · Comedy - 2014
Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists as Lawrence Fletcher (voice) · Horror - 2014
Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars as Lawrence Fletcher / Additional Voices (voice) · Animation - 2014
Phineas and Ferb Save Summer as Lawrence Fletcher (voice) · Sci-Fi - 2013
Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel as Lawrence Fletcher (voice) · Animation - 2011
The British Guide to Showing Off Documentary Worldwide box office: $15.5K - 2011
Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension as Lawrence Fletcher / Lawrence-2 (voice) · Tv movie - 2010
Phineas and Ferb: Summer Belongs to You! as Lawrence Fletcher (voice) · Comedy - 2009
Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation! as Lawrence Fletcher (voice) · Comedy - 2009
Night Train as Mrs. Froy · Thriller - 2006
The Children’s Party at the Palace as The Childcatcher (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) · Documentary - 2002
Elvira's Haunted Hills Horror - 2000
Rocky Horror 25: Anniversary Special - 1989
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase as James · Drama - 1981
Shock Treatment Comedy Worldwide box office: $645 - 1980
The Kids Who Knew Too Much as Commissioner Avery · Drama - 1979
The Golden Gate Murders as Bridge Foreman · Crime - 1979
The Ordeal of Patty Hearst as Holman · Crime - 1978
The Contraption as The Man · Horror - 1976
High Velocity Action - 1976
No Deposit, No Return as Capt. Boland · Comedy - 1975
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Comedy Worldwide box office: $116M - 1974
Nightmare Honeymoon as Sheriff · Crime - 1973
The Thief Who Came to Dinner as Sgt. Del Conte · Comedy - 1972
The Honkers as Matt Weber · Drama - 1972
The Loners as Driver · Drama - 1971
Zee and Co. as Party Guest · Drama - 1970
Pieces of Dreams as Monsignor Francis Hurley · Romance - 1968
Madigan as Det. O'Brien · Thriller - 1967
Rough Night in Jericho as Frank Ryan · Romance - 1966
Chamber of Horrors as Dr. Romulus Cobb · Horror
Richard O'Brien in Documentaries & Specials
6- 2025
Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 88 - 2017
Life After Flash as Self · Documentary - 2007
Once Upon a Time in New York: the Birth of Hip Hop, Disco and Punk as Self · Documentary - 2005
Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $2.14K - 1995
The Rocky Horror Double Feature Video Show as Self · Documentary - 1981
The Rocky Horror Treatment as Self · Documentary
Who Richard O'Brien Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Richard O'Brien shares the most films with. Dee Bradley Baker comes first, with 8 films together, followed by Patricia Quinn (6).
Richard O'Brien: Questions & Answers
How many movies Richard O'Brien has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Richard O'Brien been in?
Richard O'Brien is credited on 39 films, from 1966 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Richard O'Brien's highest-grossing movie?
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) is Richard O'Brien's biggest box office hit, with $116M worldwide, ahead of Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025) ($140K). Across every film with box office figures, Richard O'Brien's movies have made $116M.
Richard O'Brien's biggest hits What is the best Richard O'Brien movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Richard O'Brien's best-rated film is Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025) with a score of 90, followed by Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025) (88).
Best Richard O'Brien movies, ranked What is Richard O'Brien's newest movie?
The most recent film on Richard O'Brien's filmography is Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025).
Who does Richard O'Brien work with most often?
Richard O'Brien shares the most films with Dee Bradley Baker (8 films), Patricia Quinn (6 films) and Kelly Hu (5 films).
The Best Richard O'Brien Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 39 credits.
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