Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
Kernel Score: 77% · 1,599 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Horror, Comedy
Released: 1986-12-19
Runtime: 94 minutes
Where to watch Little Shop of Horrors
- Stream: HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Seymour Krelborn is a nerdy orphan working at Mushnik's; a flower shop in urban Skid Row. He harbors a crush on fellow co-worker, Audrey Fulquard, and is berated by Mr. Mushnik daily. One day, Seymour finds a very mysterious unidentified plant which he calls Audrey II. The plant seems to have a craving for blood and soon begins to sing for it’s supper.
Little Shop of Horrors parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Little Shop of Horrors is a horror-comedy musical featuring a carnivorous, bloodthirsty plant.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — A bloodthirsty carnivorous plant creates aggressive, scary scenes typical of the horror-comedy genre.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — A scene involves laughing gas used by a character.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Rick Moranis as Seymour Krelborn
- Ellen Greene as Audrey
- Vincent Gardenia as Mushnik
- Levi Stubbs as Audrey II (voice)
- Steve Martin as Orin Scrivello, D.D.S.
- Tichina Arnold as Crystal
- Michelle Weeks as Ronnette
- Tisha Campbell as Chiffon
- Jim Belushi as Patrick Martin
- John Candy as Wink Wilkinson
Little Shop of Horrors FAQ
Is Little Shop of Horrors good?
Little Shop of Horrors has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,599 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Little Shop of Horrors?
In the US you can stream Little Shop of Horrors on HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Little Shop of Horrors OK for kids?
Little Shop of Horrors is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Little Shop of Horrors is a horror-comedy musical featuring a carnivorous, bloodthirsty plant.
What movies are like Little Shop of Horrors?
If you liked Little Shop of Horrors, try The Fearless Vampire Killers, The Abominable Dr. Phibes, The Addams Family and Beetlejuice.