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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Review (1975) — 85% Celluloid Score

Directed by Miloš Forman · 1975 ·

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Is One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest worth watching?

Yes. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) earns an 85% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

85%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

88% Editorial Rating
90% Audience snapshot · excluded
82 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.1
8.6 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 15m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · M (Australia) · 18A (Canada) · 19 (South Korea)
Cast
Jack Nicholson , Brad Dourif , Louise Fletcher , Danny DeVito , William Redfield , Scatman Crothers , Christopher Lloyd , Will Sampson , Dean R. Brooks , Michael Berryman
Language
English

Also known as Atrapado sin Salida Alguien voló sobre el nido del cuco Vol au-dessus d'un nid de coucou Einer flog über das Kuckucksnest Um Estranho no Ninho カッコーの巣の上で 뻐꾸기 둥지 위로 날아간 새 飞越疯人院

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (88/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (90%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (82/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.6/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick

Not ideal for

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    Is One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest worth watching?

    Yes — One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest earns an 85% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    IMDb Top 250 #19 (8.6/10) — One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest about?

    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.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

    One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) Review: Rebel Ward

    One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is Miloš Forman's funny, furious drama about a rebel in a psychiatric ward, with Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher at their peak.

    Yes. It is a towering American drama that is funny and devastating in equal measure, essential for anyone who loves great acting, though some attitudes have dated.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest: frequently asked questions

    Is One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest worth watching?

    Yes. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) has a Celluloid Score of 85%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    How long is One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest?

    One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).

    What is One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest rated?

    One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, M in Australia, 18A in Canada and 19 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest?

    One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is directed by Miloš Forman and stars Jack Nicholson, Brad Dourif, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito, William Redfield.

    What is the Metascore for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest?

    Metacritic's Metascore for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is 82 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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