Jack Nicholson is awarded his first of three Oscars for his performance as Randle P. McMurphy, a con trying to make his life easier by pretending he is crazy, so he can go to a mental institution, or "Cuckoo's Nest". Louise Fletcher also won an Oscar as Nurse Ratched, a quiet character oozing with evil. Sometimes crazy, sometimes wise, sometimes sad, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is a sure classic.… Expand

One of the greatest and most iconic films ever made. 79? 79??? People are nuts. This movie is one of the most remembered classics in the history of cinema. With engaging and fully developed characters, a good story, great dialogue, and overall wholesome entertainment, the metascore is 79? Tell me if you have ever seen Jack Nicholson in a more rebellious, free-spirited, fun-loving, iconic role than R. P. McMurphy. In fact, could any other actor do that type of role with the same energy and enigma Nicholson brought to the table? Never. This was a destined role for a great actor like Nicholson. He lives and breathes the character as if he is the essence of the film. And Louise Fletcher? Even though in her entire career, this was the only role she was known for, it is STILL one of the greatest villains in history. Fletcher plays Ratched with no smile, all work, and a sinister need for control. And the supporting cast of mental patients are equally brilliant. This movie has everything an entertaining movie needs: plot, great characters, great dialogue, emotion, comedy, tragedy. This film is epic. It is a shame critics still disfavor such a classic.… Expand

Masterpiece with controvesity written all over it!

Just Perfect.

I wonder how they were able to have Nicholson say those words! Best language that uses the English film! It is very controversial.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is an unusual movie adaptation that is adapted by a book by Ken Kesey with the same title. One the book was controversial and still is today because of the materials that the film deals with. But is considered a classic as well as the movie. The movie is a classic because the way Nicholson conceived R.P. McMurphy as he was acting. The movie was directed by Milos Forman who in my opinion is a fabulous director. [***SPOILERS***] The absurdity of it all may have been shocking because it was a ward and their were people with mental defeciencies that sometimes would lead to grave violence which is shown in the institution by the fights that take place. But it is understandable that the twist would lead to a friendship that may have been short but showed that way for someone who was trapped. The characters are lovable in every aspect. Chief is the deaf and dumb indian or so we think, Taber is the annoying yet risky nut, Harding or um... you know his nickname is the cautious and self-centered nut and R.P. McMurphy who supposably has nothing wrong with him. The movie started empty and ended up filled, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is a classic for every generation and will remain that way.… Expand

This is an amazing film. Milos Foreman does a brilliant job directing it. Jack Nicholson gives one of his finest performances of his career, Louise Fletcher does a sensational job as Nurse Ratchet. She manages to be a cold butch and to have a human side too. One of the best films from the 1970's. Every cast member is great.

They don't make this kind of movies anymore. Every single cast is awesome. One of the best movies of all time.

This film is so perfectly made. I can't believe it came out it was so intoxicatedly perfect!

Simply one of the best films ever made....I am currently reading the book and loving it. The movie is hilarious throughout, with a truly thought-provoking ending, and a great message.

A brilliant blend of humor, tragedy, drama and social commentary. Great moments abound, with Jack Nicholson's Randal P. McMurphy being the ringleader of non-comformity and Louise Fletcher's Nurse Ratched holding the iron fist of order.

This coulda shoulda and woulda been one of the best American movies ever made if the idiots Bo Goldman and Lawrence Hauben actually knew how to adapt while staying true to one of the best American novels of the 20th century.

this movie had a funny side to it but also a look at what real mental patients might go through. Jack Nicholson really played a funny part that made this movie very enjoyable.

One of the few allegorical films I've ever seen that hasn't pissed me off; Jack Nicholson's first great role and career launcher -- woot.

Is it possible for a movie to be any better?

A perfect 10. Christoper Lloyd and Danny DeVito shine. Nicholson buffs do not exist without seeing this film. Jack's finest job, by far. A spectacular adaptation of Ken Kesey's novel. R.P. is the protagonist of the movie, the Chief is the narrator of the book...and Nicholson's acting proves why this change was made. An Oscar seems like a minimal payment for the work he does on the screen in this film.… Expand

Cinematic gold. enough said.

A classic. Deeply moving, funny, and heartbreaking. What seems a simple story of a misfit stuck in the system is magnified into an epic power struggle that reveals both the heights and depths of human nature. Movies don't get any better than this.