One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest

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One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975), directed by Miloš Forman and adapted from Ken Kesey’s novel, is a landmark drama set in a mental institution that explores freedom, control, and the human spirit.

The story follows Randle P. McMurphy (Jack Nicholson), a rebellious convict who fakes insanity to serve his sentence in a psychiatric hospital rather than prison. Once inside, he clashes with the cold, authoritarian Nurse Ratched, whose strict regime suppresses the patients. Through his defiance and charisma, McMurphy inspires the other men—sparking laughter, courage, and a sense of independence long thought lost.

But as tensions escalate, McMurphy’s battle with Ratched becomes a struggle not just for personal freedom but for the dignity of everyone under her rule. Moving, funny, and ultimately devastating, the film is both a searing critique of institutional power and a celebration of the resilience of the human spirit.

Age rating: 15+ Contains very strong language, strong violence
Duration: 134 mins (2 hours 14 mins)