Movie

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

1975 • R

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.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — There are no notable LGBTQ+ characters or significant representation in this film.

Language

heavy — Strong language is frequently used throughout the film, including multiple uses of profanity and derogatory terms, reflective of the adult and often confrontational dialogue.

Mature Themes

heavy — This film deals heavily with mature themes including mental illness, institutional abuse, loss of autonomy, and moral ambiguity, making it suitable only for mature audiences.

Scary/Intense Content

moderate — The film presents a psychologically intense and sometimes disturbing atmosphere arising from themes of mental illness, power imbalance, and institutional control, which may be unsettling to younger or sensitive viewers.

Sexual Content & Nudity

mild — Sexual content is minimal and generally limited to brief references and innuendo, with no explicit scenes; some romantic tension is implied.

Substance Use

mild — There are limited references and brief scenes involving alcohol consumption but substance use is not a central theme and is not glamorized.

Violence & Gore

moderate — The film contains several scenes of physical and psychological violence including confrontations, restraints, and institutional abuse that may be disturbing to some viewers. There are depictions of injury and distress but not excessive gore.