One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Directed by Miloš Forman
R
1975    2h 13mDrama
8.692%96%8.4
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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.
  • Jack NicholsonRandle Patrick McMurphy
  • Brad DourifBilly Bibbit
  • Louise FletcherNurse Mildred Ratched
  • Danny DeVitoMartini
  • William RedfieldDale Harding
  • Scatman CrothersOrderly Turkle
  • Christopher LloydMax Taber
  • Will SampsonChief Bromden
  • Dean R. BrooksDr. John Spivey
  • Michael BerrymanEllis
  • Sydney LassickCharlie Cheswick
  • William DuellJim Sefelt
  • Vincent SchiavelliBruce Fredrickson
  • Peter BroccoCol. Matterson
  • Alonzo BrownMiller
  • Mwako CumbukaWarren
  • Josip ElicBancini
  • Ken KennyBeans Garfield
  • Nathan GeorgeWashington
  • Ted MarklandHap Arlich
  • cultfilmlikerMarch 3, 2026
    Makes lobotomies look much less fun than Pi does!! Never seen this the whole way through before. Always forget that he’s a statutory rapist! Always thought Brad Dourif was underrated and this film just displays it so well. Danny Devito and Will Sampson are in GOAT supporting role contention. And Lessick!! Literally GOATED cast When Chief runs down the basketball court 🥺 The cinematography + Jack + Scatman = ridiculous Shining vibes Had no idea Michael Berryman was in this. You love to see it!!
  • gamegye8November 3, 2025
    It’s really good I just wish I knew what the director wanted to say
  • Mister ArnMay 13, 2025
    "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" offers a compelling story brought to life by the cast's outstanding performances. It pits an untamed free spirit against the ultimate authority, leading to a clash between them. There are no true victors in this battle—only destruction, making for a powerful and unforgettable film.
  • carmen.s29January 25, 2026
    I remembered this movie as one of the classics I grew up with. Watching it again, I can see why, the characters are a bit overboard for a reason, but well written. The movie is dark, funny, and somewhat scary all at the same time.
  • JeremiahMarch 23, 2026
    That double gut punch ending got me good, these eyes were wet. That statutory thing didn't age well. But otherwise a movie that the characters are lived and real feeling. Ive heard my whole life that Nurse Ratchet was the most evil villain ever, but honestly she was just doing her job. Yeah, sure she coulda been nicer, but ultimately she was just doing her job. #nurseratchetwasjustdoingherjob
  • johnrodanJanuary 23, 2026
    Danny Devito is adorable
  • pukkatruckerAugust 15, 2025
    Finally watched this. Must’ve been 3 or 4 times i started this but never finished it. I’m so glad i did tonight. Amazing, i loved every second of the thing. Especially that ending, WOW. I can’t believe i hadn’t watched it sooner. I don’t have much to say about it other than urging others to watch it themselves!
  • mloweryApril 9, 2025
    Mom and I loved it. Tonight, 4/8/25, was the first time we watched it!

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