# One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

> A rebellious convict's arrival transforms a psychiatric ward into a battleground between unruly freedom and institutional control.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/404

## Facts

- Runtime: 135 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Miloš Forman
- Cast: Jack Nicholson, Brad Dourif, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito, William Redfield, Scatman Crothers, Christopher Lloyd, Will Sampson
- TMDB rating: 8.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073486/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: irreverent, oppressive, rebellious, serious film night, classic cinema viewing

## Synopsis

A rebellious spirit challenges the oppressive forces of conformity in a harrowing mental ward.

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