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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

  • 19751975
  • RR
  • 2h 13m
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
984K
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Jack Nicholson in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
A criminal pleads insanity after getting into trouble again and once in the mental institution rebels against the oppressive nurse and rallies up the scared patients.
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A criminal pleads insanity and is admitted to a mental institution, where he rebels against the oppressive nurse and rallies up the scared patients.A criminal pleads insanity and is admitted to a mental institution, where he rebels against the oppressive nurse and rallies up the scared patients.A criminal pleads insanity and is admitted to a mental institution, where he rebels against the oppressive nurse and rallies up the scared patients.

IMDb RATING
8.7/10
984K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
512
21
  • Director
    • Milos Forman
  • Writers
    • Lawrence Hauben(screenplay)
    • Bo Goldman(screenplay)
    • Ken Kesey(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Jack Nicholson
    • Louise Fletcher
    • Michael Berryman
Top credits
  • Director
    • Milos Forman
  • Writers
    • Lawrence Hauben(screenplay)
    • Bo Goldman(screenplay)
    • Ken Kesey(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Jack Nicholson
    • Louise Fletcher
    • Michael Berryman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.1KUser reviews
    • 180Critic reviews
    • 84Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Top rated movie #18
    • Won 5 Oscars
      • 38 wins & 16 nominations total

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    Louise Fletcher in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
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    Top cast

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    Jack Nicholson
    Jack Nicholson
    • R.P. McMurphyas R.P. McMurphy
    Louise Fletcher
    Louise Fletcher
    • Nurse Ratchedas Nurse Ratched
    Michael Berryman
    Michael Berryman
    • Ellisas Ellis
    Peter Brocco
    Peter Brocco
    • Col. Mattersonas Col. Matterson
    Dean R. Brooks
    • Dr. Spiveyas Dr. Spivey
    Alonzo Brown
    • Milleras Miller
    Scatman Crothers
    Scatman Crothers
    • Turkleas Turkle
    Mwako Cumbuka
    Mwako Cumbuka
    • Warrenas Warren
    Danny DeVito
    Danny DeVito
    • Martinias Martini
    William Duell
    • Sefeltas Sefelt
    Josip Elic
    Josip Elic
    • Bancinias Bancini
    Lan Fendors
    • Nurse Itsuas Nurse Itsu
    Nathan George
    Nathan George
    • Washingtonas Washington
    Ken Kenny
    • Beans Garfieldas Beans Garfield
    Mel Lambert
    • Harbor Masteras Harbor Master
    Sydney Lassick
    Sydney Lassick
    • Cheswickas Cheswick
    Kay Lee
    • Night Supervisoras Night Supervisor
    Christopher Lloyd
    Christopher Lloyd
    • Taberas Taber
    • Director
      • Milos Forman
    • Writers
      • Lawrence Hauben(screenplay)
      • Bo Goldman(screenplay)
      • Ken Kesey(based on the novel by)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

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    Storyline

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    McMurphy has a criminal past and has once again gotten himself into trouble and is sentenced by the court. To escape labor duties in prison, McMurphy pleads insanity and is sent to a ward for the mentally unstable. Once here, McMurphy both endures and stands witness to the abuse and degradation of the oppressive Nurse Ratched, who gains superiority and power through the flaws of the other inmates. McMurphy and the other inmates band together to make a rebellious stance against the atrocious Nurse. —Jacob Oberfrank
    • mental institution
    • nurse
    • escape
    • tragicomedy
    • native american
    • 170 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • If he's crazy, what does that make you?
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Many extras were authentic mental patients.
    • Goofs
      The Monopoly game has plastic houses and hotels - in 1963, they would still be made of wood.
    • Quotes

      McMurphy: Jesus, I mean, you guys do nothing but complain about how you can't stand it in this place here and you don't have the guts just to walk out? What do you think you are, for Chrissake, crazy or somethin'? Well you're not! You're not! You're no crazier than the average asshole out walkin' around on the streets and that's it.

    • Crazy credits
      The cast is credited in alphabetical order in the end credits, except for Brad Dourif, who is listed last as follows: "and introducing / Brad Dourif as Billy Bibbit".
    • Connections
      Edited into Tell Me Love Is Real (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Charmaine
      (1926) (uncredited)
      Music by Lew Pollack and Erno Rapee
      Played on a record
      Reprised in the score near the end

    User reviews1.1K

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Jack Nicholson at his finest
    It's tough to really judge this movie. Is it Milos Forman's greatest directorial masterpiece or Jack Nicholson's best performance. Tough to say, but the marriage between both director and actor are quite phenomenal. From the first time we see Jack Nicholson to the sad, yet uplifting ending, one cannot escape the sheer power of the film. When a film is parodied as many times as this one has been, typically, greatness can be associated. Well, greatness was achieved, and let's hope this one never falls through the cracks.
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    • Aug 13, 2002

    FAQ9

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 19, 1975 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Let nad kukavičjim gnezdom
    • Filming locations
      • Oregon State Mental Hospital - 2600 Center Street NE, Salem, Oregon, USA
    • Production companies
      • Fantasy Films
      • Bryna Productions
      • N.V. Zvaluw
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $108,981,275
    • Gross worldwide
      • $109,114,817
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 13 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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