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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

“In this clean, orderly, disciplined world, who needs guys like McMurphy? Everybody.”

8.4/10 · 11,800 votes 2h 15m r Drama

#1 of 19 films from 1975 #31 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Miloš Forman · Written by Bo Goldman, Ken Kesey, Lawrence Hauben

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Overview

A petty criminal fakes insanity to serve his sentence in a mental ward rather than prison. He soon finds himself as a leader to the other patients—and an enemy to the cruel, domineering nurse who runs the ward.

Cast

Jack Nicholsonas Randle Patrick McMurphy
Brad Dourifas Billy Bibbit
Louise Fletcheras Nurse Mildred Ratched
Danny DeVitoas Martini
William Redfieldas Dale Harding
Scatman Crothersas Orderly Turkle
Christopher Lloydas Max Taber
Will Sampsonas Chief Bromden
Dean R. Brooksas Dr. John Spivey
Michael Berrymanas Ellis
Sydney Lassickas Charlie Cheswick
William Duellas Jim Sefelt
Vincent Schiavellias Bruce Fredrickson
Peter Broccoas Col. Matterson

Facts

Release dateNovember 19, 1975
Runtime135 min (2h 15m) — longer as the 1975 average of 118 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
Budget$3,000,000
Box office$108,981,275 (36.3× budget)
IMDbtt0073486

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Questions

How long is One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest?
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Is One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.4/10 across 11,800 votes, which places it #1 of 19 films released in 1975 in this index (top 100%) and #31 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest?
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest was directed by Miloš Forman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Amadeus (1984), Hair (1979), Man on the Moon (1999).
Who stars in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest?
Jack Nicholson as Randle Patrick McMurphy; Brad Dourif as Billy Bibbit; Louise Fletcher as Nurse Mildred Ratched; Danny DeVito as Martini; William Redfield as Dale Harding; Scatman Crothers as Orderly Turkle.
What is One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/43329.

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