Official movie poster for The Little Shop of Horrors (1960), a horror comedy film

The Little Shop of Horrors(1960)

The funniest picture this year!

6.3(481)1h 13m1960-05-04
HorrorComedyFantasy

The Little Shop of Horrors Synopsis

Seymour works in a skid row florist shop and is in love with his beautiful co-worker, Audrey. He creates a new plant that not only talks but cannot survive without human flesh and blood.

The Little Shop of Horrors (1960) is a horror, comedy and fantasy film directed by Roger Corman, released on May 4, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Jonathan Haze, Jackie Joseph, Mel Welles and Dick Miller. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 481 ratings.

Director:
Roger Corman
Writers:
Charles B. Griffith, Roger Corman
Producers:
Roger Corman
Cinematographer:
Archie R. Dalzell
Composer:
Fred Katz
Production:
Santa Clara Productions, Roger Corman Productions, The Filmgroup
Budget:
$31,000
Revenue:
$25,066
Status:
Released

The Little Shop of Horrors (1960) Trailer

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The Little Shop of Horrors Videos & Clips

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The Little Shop of Horrors (1960) - Trailer

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Joe Dante on THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

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The Little Shop of Horrors Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 481 ratings.

Wuchak

5/10

RELEASED IN 1960 and directed by Roger Corman, “Little Shop of Horrors” stars Jonathan Haze as Seymour, a klutzy worker at a Los Angeles Skid Row florist shop. On the verge of getting fired by the owner (Mel Welles), the young man brings his weird hybrid plant to the store to spur business. Unbeknownst to Seymour, it requires flesh & blood to grow and live. Jackie Joseph plays the other worker at the shop and…

Reviewed on February 20, 2018

Dr Nostromo

5/10

53/100 What do you feed a giant plant that says, "Feed me"? Humans, of course! This Corman classic is outrageously silly with over-the-top characters and a very hungry plant. Despite the silliness of it - and Jack Nicholson's outlandish cameo - the movie has a certain charm that makes it an enjoyable watch with a few laugh-out-loud moments. -- DrNostromo.com

Reviewed on June 4, 2026

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The Little Shop of Horrors – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Little Shop of Horrors online?

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The Little Shop of Horrors (1960) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, FlixFling, Cultpix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Bloodstream, Artiflix and Chilling, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling and Bloodstream. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in The Little Shop of Horrors?

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The main cast of The Little Shop of Horrors (1960) includes Jonathan Haze, Jackie Joseph, Mel Welles, Dick Miller and Myrtle Vail. The film was directed by Roger Corman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Little Shop of Horrors released?

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The Little Shop of Horrors was released on May 4, 1960 and runs for 1h 13m.

Is The Little Shop of Horrors worth watching?

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The Little Shop of Horrors (1960) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 481 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, comedy and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Little Shop of Horrors?

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Yes. The official The Little Shop of Horrors trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.