One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Drama

A criminal pleads insanity after getting into trouble again and once in the mental institution rebels against the oppressive nurse and rallies up the scared patients.

The critical consensus

The rereleased adaptation of Ken Kesey’s novel features a mesmerising central performance – and a villain who now seems much more likable.

Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 13/04/2017

A dark vision of the American psychiatric system which incorporates a tragic seam of comedy.

Sophie Wyatt, Little White Lies, 13/04/2017

A heartbreaking salute to an unquenchable human spirit.

Allan Hunter, Daily Express, 14/04/2017

Jack Nicholson is the driving force, but this rerelease reminds us how delicately he is supported by the rest of the cast.

Wendy Ide, The Observer, 16/04/2017

Features about One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

How we made one Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Phil Hoad, The Guardian, 11/04/2017

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest: Nurse Ratched 40 years on--video

BBC, 14/04/2017

Where and when?

Edinburgh Filmhouse, Edinburgh from Friday April 14, 2017, until Thursday April 20, 2017. More info: www.filmhousecinema.com

General release. Check local listings for show times.

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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Drama

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Where and when?

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