One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
1975, English. Directed by Miloš Forman.
In this clean, orderly, disciplined world, who needs guys like McMurphy? Everybody.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Miloš FormanDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 19 November 1975
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lawrence Hauben, Bo Goldman
- Budget
- $3M
- Box office
- $109M
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What One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is based on
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is based on One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, a 1962 novel by Ken Kesey.
Novel · 1962
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
By Ken Kesey
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest: quick answers
Is One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.4/10 from 11,967 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest?
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Does One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest on?
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest?
If you liked One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, try Misery, Girl, Interrupted, The Green Mile.
Who directed One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest?
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) was directed by Miloš Forman and stars Jack Nicholson, Brad Dourif, Louise Fletcher.
What is One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest based on?
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is based on One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, a 1962 novel by Ken Kesey.