English actor and singer Tim Curry has died at the age of 80. Over the course of many years, he starred in a variety of notable feature films. Curry’s first on-screen appearance was in 1968, and he went on to earn over 240 acting credits across film and television over several decades.
While all of Tim Curry’s appearances are noteworthy in their own right, five in particular arguably stand as his all-time greats: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), Clue (1985), Legend (1985), It (1990), and Congo (1995). Here’s where to stream each of these legendary films as of the time of writing.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
One of the most iconic musicals of all time
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a musical comedy film based on the 1973 musical stage production called The Rocky Horror Show. The film follows a young engaged couple who search for refuge in a strange and whimsical castle. Curry plays the role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite alien scientist from the planet Transsexual. The movie can be streamed across Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies & TV, and Apple TV. The Blu-ray release can be purchased on Amazon.
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August 15, 1975
- Runtime
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100 minutes
- Director
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Jim Sharman
Clue (1985)
A silly mystery with surprise endings!
Clue is a comedy mystery film that follows six individuals who gather at a New England mansion, and who are then tasked with solving murder cases after their host is found dead. Curry plays the role of Wadsworth, a butler who is forced to work with Mr. Boddy, a man who is blackmailing the six mansion guests. Clue is available to stream across Paramount+, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies & TV, YouTube (free with ads), and Apple TV. The Blu-ray version of the film can be purchased on Amazon.
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December 13, 1985
- Runtime
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94 minutes
- Director
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Jonathan Lynn
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Eileen Brennan
Mrs. Peacock
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Christopher Lloyd
Professor Plum
Legend (1985)
The Tom Cruise movie everyone forgot about
Legend is a dark fantasy adventure film in which a forest youth is tasked with stopping the demonic Lord of Darkness from destroying all light and encapsulating the world in eternal darkness. Curry plays the role of Darkness itself in the film, making for a memorable setup. Legend can be streamed across Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV, and its Blu-ray equivalent can be purchased on Amazon.
- Release Date
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August 28, 1985
- Runtime
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94 minutes
- Director
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Ridley Scott
- Writers
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William Hjortsberg
- Producers
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Arnon Milchan
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Tim Curry
Lord of “Darkness”
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David Bennent
Honeythorn Gump
It (miniseries) (1990)
The movie that gave your parents nightmares
It is a two-part horror drama miniseries based on Stephen King’s famous 1986 novel of the same name. In It, a transformative monster serves as the main antagonist, who often assumes the role of an evil clown named Pennywise. It can be streamed on HBO Max, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies & TV, and Apple TV. For fans of physical releases, the miniseries can be bought on Blu-ray on Amazon.
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1990 – 1990
- Network
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ABC
- Directors
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Tommy Lee Wallace
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Harry Anderson
Richie Tozier
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Dennis Christopher
Eddie Kaspbrak
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Congo (1995)
A drakly humorous jungle thriller
Congo is a sci-fi action-adventure film that sees an expedition team exploring the African rainforest in search of the ruins of a mythical city, with an aggressive ape tribe serving as a major roadblock. Curry plays Romanian philanthropist Herkermer Homolka in the movie, who is obsessed with finding the city of Zinj. Congo can be streamed for free on Pluto TV as well as on Paramount+, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies & TV, and Apple TV. The Blu-ray release of Congo can be purchased on Amazon.
- Release Date
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June 9, 1995
- Runtime
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108 minutes
- Director
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Frank Marshall
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Dylan Walsh
Dr. Peter Elliot
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Laura Linney
Dr. Karen Ross
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Ernie Hudson
Captain Monroe Kelly
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Tim Curry
Herkermer Homolka
