200 Motels
1971, English. Directed by Frank Zappa & Tony Palmer.
"Touring makes you crazy," Frank Zappa says, explaining that the idea for this film came to him while the Mothers of Invention were touring. The story, interspersed with performances by the Mothers and the Royal Symphony Orchestra, is a tale of life on the road. The band members' main concerns are the search for groupies and the desire to get paid.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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200 Motels is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
- Frank ZappaDirector
- Tony PalmerDirector
- Frank ZappaMember of Mothers of Invention (uncredited)
- Mark VolmanMember of Mothers of Invention
- Howard KaylanMember of Mothers of Invention
- Ian UnderwoodMember of Mothers of Invention
- Aynsley DunbarMember of Mothers of Invention
- George DukeMember of Mothers of Invention
- Theodore BikelRance Muhammitz / Dave
- Keith MoonHot Nun
- Ringo StarrLarry the Dwarf / Frank Zappa
- Janet Neville-FergusonGroupie #1 (Janet Ferguson)
- Lucy OfferallGroupie #2 (Lucy)
- Jimmy Carl BlackLonesome Cowboy Burt
Details
- Released
- 10 November 1971
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frank Zappa, Tony Palmer
- Budget
- $679K
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200 Motels: quick answers
Is 200 Motels worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.1/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is 200 Motels?
200 Motels runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does 200 Motels have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for 200 Motels. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
200 Motels parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
200 Motels is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is 200 Motels on?
200 Motels is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like 200 Motels?
If you liked 200 Motels, try Forbidden Zone, Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny, Wonder Man.
Who directed 200 Motels?
200 Motels (1971) was directed by Frank Zappa and Tony Palmer and stars Frank Zappa, Mark Volman, Howard Kaylan.