Where can I watch One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)?

In US, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

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

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.

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

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest stars Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito, William Redfield and Scatman Crothers.

When was One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest released?

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.

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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975): cast, story & where to watch

1975 · Film · ★ 8.4

Released in 1975, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is a drama film directed by Miloš Forman, running about 133 minutes. “If he's crazy, what does that make you?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s 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.

Who’s in it. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest stars Jack Nicholson as Randle Patrick McMurphy, Louise Fletcher as Nurse Mildred Ratched, Danny DeVito as Martini and William Redfield as Dale Harding, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $109M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest page.

If you liked it. Fans of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)?: In US, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest worth watching?: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest?: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest stars Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito, William Redfield and Scatman Crothers.
When was One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest released?: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.