A remarkable adaptation of Ken Kesey's classic novel about the triumph of the human spirit in an insane asylum in the ‘60s. Free-spirited Randall Patrick McMurphy (Jack Nicholson) commits himself to a mental hospital and attempts to wake up the other patients to the idea that the difference between sanity and insanity is just society's attempt to stifle individualism.

"ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST is funny, shocking and in the end, heartbreaking."

- Gene Shalit, NBC-TV

"A wonderful, sad, funny, boisterous, sensitive movie."

- Rex Reed, DAILY NEWS

"Brilliantly understated movie about the human spirit, an anthem really."

- ROLLING STONE

"Jack Nicholson was born to play McMurphy, and he has been surrounded with an outstanding ensemble."

- NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE

"Nicholson gives us a dazzling performance."

- Stewart Klein, WNEW-TV

"Louise Fletcher’s performance is frighteningly fine."

- Charles Champlin, L.A. TIMES

For the first time in 42 years, one film swept all the major Academy Awards®—

Best Picture of the Year

Best Actor - Jack Nicholson

Best Actress - Louise Fletcher

Best Director - Milos Forman

Best Screenplay Adapted From Other Material