One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

R 19 Nov 1975 • Drama • 2h 13m
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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.

Milos Forman
Director
Lawrence Hauben, Bo Goldman, Ken Kesey
Writer
Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Michael Berryman
Starring

Language: English
Awards: Won 5 Oscars. 38 wins & 15 nominations total
Country: United States
Metacritic Score: 84
DVD Release Date:
Box Office Total: $108,981,275

8.7

IMDb (1094306 votes)
93%
Rotten Tomatoes
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