Published: November 9, 2026 · Last updated: November 9, 2026 · 3 min read
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is a 1975 drama film directed by Miloš Forman. This guide provides an overview of the production details and core premise.
Spoiler-free: this page uses only the official synopsis and public data.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest at a Glance
Ratings Snapshot
| Source | Score | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB (audience votes) | 8.4/10 | 11952 |
What Is One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest About? (Spoiler-Free)
A minor offender feigns mental illness to avoid prison time by staying in a psychiatric facility. He becomes a central figure among the patients and clashes with the authoritarian nurse in charge of the ward.
Cast and Characters
- 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
- Christopher Lloyd as Max Taber
- Will Sampson as Chief Bromden
Behind the Camera
| Music by | Jack Nitzsche |
|---|---|
| Cinematography | Haskell Wexler |
| Editing | Lynzee Klingman, Sheldon Kahn |
| Producers | Michael Douglas, Saul Zaentz |
Who Should Watch One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest?
It may suit you if:
- You are interested in character-driven dramas.
- You enjoy films focused on institutional dynamics.
- You want to see performances by Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher.
You might skip it if:
- You prefer lighthearted comedies.
- You avoid films centered on mental health settings.
Before You Watch
This film has a runtime of 135 minutes and carries an R rating.
Movies Like One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
These picks come from TMDB’s audience recommendations for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
| Title | TMDB score | About |
|---|---|---|
| Misery (1990) | 7.8/10 | After an accident, acclaimed novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued by a nurse who claims to be his biggest fan. |
| Girl, Interrupted (1999) | 7.6/10 | Set in the changing world of the late 1960s, Susanna Kaysen's prescribed "short rest" from a psychiatrist she had met only once becomes a strange,… |
| The Green Mile (1999) | 8.5/10 | A supernatural tale set on death row in a Southern prison, where gentle giant John Coffey possesses the mysterious power to heal people's ailments. |
| The Professor and the Madman (2019) | 7.1/10 | Professor James Murray begins work compiling words for the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary in the mid 19th century, and receives over… |
| Shutter Island (2010) | 8.2/10 | World War II soldier-turned-U.S. |
| The Wonder (2022) | 6.6/10 | Haunted by her past, a nurse travels from England to a remote Irish village in 1862 to investigate a young girl's supposedly miraculous fast. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)?
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) runs 2 h 15 min (135 minutes), according to TMDB.
Who directed One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest?
Miloš Forman.
Who stars in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest?
Jack Nicholson, Brad Dourif, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito, William Redfield.
When was One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest released?
The first release date listed on TMDB is 1975-11-19.
What is the US rating of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest?
TMDB lists a US rating of R. Check the official rating body for the reasons behind it.
Data checked on November 9, 2026. Movie and TV data from TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Ratings via OMDb (IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic) where shown. Scores change over time; check the source for the latest numbers.
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About this guide. Published by Morfeli on November 9, 2026. Facts come from public data sources (TMDB, OMDb, Deezer) and are summarized with AI assistance. This page is a data summary, not a critic’s review or a personal opinion; nobody here claims to have rated the title. Scores and details change over time. See our Editorial Policy.
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