Tim Curry movies in order

In 1975, Tim Curry starred in the cult musical, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The actor brought a larger than life presence to a larger than life movie, and instantly made an impression with audiences.

Moving forward, Curry popped up in a couple more movies during the 1970s, before taking on some big roles in the 1980s, including the part of ‘Darkness’ in fantasy film, Legend, and Wadsworth in mystery comedy, Clue. He then continued through the years building up a sizeable portfolio of film performances, sometimes in live-action and sometimes in animation, alongside regular stints in television.

But how familiar are you with the movies of Tim Curry? Not as familiar as you’d like? No problem!

Below you’ll find a list of all of Tim Curry’s films, starting in the 1970s before moving through the decades.

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1970s

As noted above, Tim Curry began his film career in 1975 with the musical, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The film – which saw Curry take on the role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter – was a wild ride, destined to become a cult sensation.

From here, Curry popped up in a couple more film roles as he rounded out the decade. Tim Curry’s movies during the 1970s included:

• The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
• Three Men in a Boat (1975)
• The Shout (1978)

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1980s

Moving into the 1980s and Tim Curry began the decade in Times Square, before taking on the role of Bill Sykes in Oliver Twist. From here he appeared in Annie, playing the part of Rooster.

Other notable movies during this decade included Legend, and The Worst Witch. Curry also took on the part of Wadsworth for the hilarious whodunnit, Clue.

Tim Curry’s movies during the 1980s included: 

• Times Square (1980)
• Oliver Twist (1982)
• Annie (1982)
• The Ploughman’s Lunch (1983)
• Video Stars (1983)
• Blue Money (1983)
• Legend (1985)
• Clue (1985)
• The Worst Witch (1986)
• Pass the Ammo (1987)
• Abel’s Island (1988)*
• The Creation (1988)*
• The Easter Story (1989)*

*Voice role

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1990s

Into the 1990s, and Curry kick-started the decade in The Hunt for Red October, before appearing in films such as Oscar, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Congo, and Muppet Treasure Island. Meanwhile, he provided his voice to various animated films ranging from Fern Gully: The Last Rainforest and The Pebble and the Penguin, to A Christmas Carol and The Rugrats Movie.

Tim Curry’s movies during the 1990s included:

• The Hunt for Red October (1990)
• The Marzipan Pig (1990)*
• Oscar (1991)
• Big Deals (1991)
• Steadfast Tin Soldier (1992)*
• Defenders of Dynatron City (1992)*
• Fern Gully: The Last Rainforest (1992)*
• Passed Away (1992)
• Home Alone 2: Lost In New York (1992)
• Loaded Weapon 1 (1993)
• The Three Musketeers (1993)
• The Shadow (1994)
• Daisy-Head Mayzie (1995)*
• The Pebble and the Penguin (1995)*
• Congo (1995)
• Lover’s Knot (1995)
• Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
• Mighty Ducks: The Movie (1996)*
• The Story of Santa Claus (1996)
• Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie (1996)*
• McHale’s Navy (1997)
• Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas (1997)
• Doom Runners (1997)
• A Christmas Carol (1997)*
• The Easter Story Keepers (1998)*
• Addams Family Reunion (1998)
• The Rugrats Movie (1998)*
• Jackie’s Back (1999)
• Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost (1999)*
• Pirates of the Plain (1999)*
• The Unbelievables (1999)
• Robots of Mars (1999)*

*Voice role

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2000s

Moving into the 2000s and Curry appeared in live-action productions such as Four Dogs Playing Poker, Charlie’s Angels, and Kinsey, as well as a wealth of animated features including The Wild Thornberrys Movie, Queer Duck: The Movie, and Scooby-Doo and the Goblin King.

Tim Curry’s movies during the 2000s included:

• Four Dogs Playing Poker (2000)
• Sorted (2000)
• Lion of Oz (2000)*
• Charlie’s Angels (2000)
• Rugrats in Paris (2000)*
• Scary Movie 2 (2001)*
• The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donny (2001)*
• Wolf Girl (2001)
• Barbie in the Nutcracker (2001)*
• The Scoundrel’s Wife (2002)
• The Cat Returns (2002)*
• The Wild Thornberrys Movie (2002)*
• Ritual (2002)
• Rugrats Go Wild! (2003)
• Kids’ Ten Commandments: The Not So Golden Calf (2003)*
• ¡Mucha Lucha!: The Return of El Maléfico (2004)*
• Kinsey (2004)
• Valiant (2005)*
• Bailey’s Billion$ (2005)
• Monty Python’s Spamalot (2005)
• The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 2 (2006)*
• Queer Duck: The Movie (2006)*
• Christmas in Wonderland (2006)
• Garfield 2 (2006)*
• A Sesame Street Christmas Carol (2006)*
• Eloise in Hollywood (2007)*
• The Chosen One (2007)*
• Fly Me To The Moon (2007)*
• Barbie and the Three Musketeers (2008)*
• The Secret of Moonacre (2008)
• Scooby-Doo and the Goblin King (2008)*
• Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey (2009)*

*Voice role

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2010s

Into the 2010s and Tim Curry’s acting career began to shift further into animation and voice over work, in large part due to health reasons. Following a stroke in 2012, which limited his mobility, Curry reduced his on-screen appearances, however it didn’t stop his work ethic and he continued to be involved in film, after film, after film.

Tim Curry’s movies during the 2010s included: 

• A Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventures (2010)*
• Burke and Hare (2010)
• Wolf Sheep (2010)*
• The North Star (2010)*
• The Voyages of Young Doctor Dolittle (2011)*
• The Outback (2012)*
• Back to the Sea (2012)*
• Strange Frame: Love & Sax (2012)*
• What About Dick? (2012)
• Gingerclown (2013)*
• Bonta 3D (2013)*
• Saving Santa (2013)*
• Ribbit (2014)*
• The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let’s Do The Time Warp Again (2016)

*Voice role

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2020s

Moving into the 2020s and Curry continued to provide voice work for animated projects. His movies during this decade included:

• Stream (2024)*
• Dagon: Troll World Chronicles (2026)*

*Voice role

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And finally, in addition to his extensive film work, Tim Curry has been involved in many, many television projects, sometimes live-action but often in animation. Some of the most notable include ITV Sunday Night Theatre, Play for Today, Will Shakespeare, The Tracey Ullman Show, Paddington Bear, Peter Pan and the Pirates, Fish Police, The Adventures of Don Coyote and Sancho Panda, Roseanne, The Pirates of Dark Water, Prince Valiant, Tales from the Crypt, Wild West C.O.W. Boys of Moo Mesa, Dinosaurs, Mighty Max, Sonic the Hedgehog, Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad, Captain Planet and the Planeteers, Gargoyles, Mighty Ducks, The Mask, Duckman, Jumanji, The Wild Thornberrys, Family Affair, Poirot, Criminal Minds, Transformers: Rescue Bots, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars, amongst others.

In addition to the above, Curry also played the role of Pennywise in the milestone mini-series, It. Adapted from the Stephen King novel of the same name, this two-part series from the 1990s would provide Curry with one of his most iconic, and enduring performances. 

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Editor/Writer/Movie Guy

Alex Wiggan

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