One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
suicide references, violence, sex, sexual violence references, language
Director(s)Miloš Forman
Production year1975
Genre(s)Drama
Approx. running minutes134m
CastMichael Berryman, Peter Brocco, Dean R. Brooks, Alonzo Brown, Scatman Crothers
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
suicide references, violence, sex, sexual violence references, language
A criminal avoids prison by being committed to a psychiatric institution, where he decides to lead a rebellion.
A criminal avoids prison by being committed to a psychiatric institution, where he decides to lead a rebellion.
violence
language
sex
discrimination
drugs
sexual violence and sexual threat
suicide and self-harm
theme
very strong language, strong violence
Classified Date:
19/12/2016
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
BFI Films
violence
A man attempts to strangle a woman, with several shots of her struggling to breathe. Another man is suffocated to death. There are also scenes in which patients are retrained and staff punched.
language
There is infrequent very strong language ('c**t'), as well as multiple uses of strong language ('f**k', 'motherf**ker').
sex
There are occasional moderate verbal sex references, as well as sight of a character miming masturbation. At one point, two characters are found in bed together, apparently after sex, with brief buttock nudity.
discrimination
There is some discriminatory behaviour and discriminatory references relating to race, sexuality and mental illness.
drugs
There are verbal references to alcoholism and to 'getting high'.
sexual violence and sexual threat
There are verbal references to the statutory rape of a teenage girl, in which the rapist attempts to excuse his actions.
suicide and self-harm
The aftermath of a suicide features sight of blood on a character's neck, on a shard of glass, and on the floor around the body. There are also verbal references to suicide.
disturbing images
There is a scene of electroconvulsive therapy, in which a character is seen convulsing.
additional issues
The aftermath of a suicide features sight of blood on a character's neck, on a shard of glass, and on the floor around the body. There are also verbal references to suicide. There are occasional moderate verbal sex references, as well as sight of a character miming masturbation. At one point, two characters are found in bed together, apparently after sex, with brief buttock nudity. There is some discriminatory behaviour and some discriminatory references relating to race, sexuality and mental illness. There is a scene of electroconvulsive therapy, in which a character is seen convulsing. There are verbal references to alcoholism and to 'getting high'.
Classified Date:
24/11/1975
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
United Artists Corp. Ltd
suicide references, violence, sex, sexual violence references, language
Classified Date:
22/10/2026
Version:
2D
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Studio Canal
violence
A man attempts to strangle a woman, with several shots of her struggling to breathe. A man is suffocated to death in an attempt to bring an end to his suffering. There are also scenes in which patients are restrained and staff punched. There is a scene of electroshock therapy, in which a character is seen strapped down and convulsing.
language
There is infrequent very strong language ('c**t'), as well as multiple uses of strong language ('f**k', 'motherf**ker'). Milder terms include 'son of a bitch', 'crap', 'bullshit', 'asshole', 'hell', 'Jesus Christ', 'God' and 'damn'.
sex
A man is found in bed with a woman known to be a sex worker, in a scene that includes brief breast nudity. Other visual and verbal references relate to sex; a character mimes masturbation.
discrimination
There is use of discriminatory terms ('queer'), and scenes of discriminatory behaviour relate to race and mental health.
drugs
There are verbal references to alcoholism and to 'getting high'.
sexual violence and sexual threat
There are occasional verbal references to the statutory rape of a teenage girl, in which the rapist attempts to excuse his actions.
suicide and self-harm
The aftermath of a suicide incl strong bloody detail. There are also verbal references to suicide.
theme
Upsetting scenes relate to struggling mental health and bereavement.
additional issues
The aftermath of a suicide features sight of blood on a character's neck, on a shard of glass, and on the floor around the body. There are also verbal references to suicide. There are occasional moderate verbal sex references, as well as sight of a character miming masturbation. At one point, two characters are found in bed together, apparently after sex, with brief buttock nudity. There is some discriminatory behaviour and some discriminatory references relating to race, sexuality and mental illness. There is a scene of electroconvulsive therapy, in which a character is seen convulsing. There are verbal references to alcoholism and to 'getting high'.
Classified Date:
15/04/1998
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Warner Home Video Ltd
strong violence, very strong language
Classified Date:
01/04/1998
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Warner Home Video Ltd
violence
A man attempts to strangle a woman, with several shots of her struggling to breathe. Another man is suffocated. There are also scenes in which patients are retrained and staff punched. There are verbal references to the statutory rape of a teenage girl, in which the rapist attempts to excuse his actions.
language
Infrequent very strong language ('c**t'), as well as multiple uses of strong language ('f**k', 'motherf**ker').
additional issues
The aftermath of a suicide features sight of blood on a character's neck, on a shard of glass, and on the floor around the body. There are also verbal references to suicide. There are occasional moderate verbal sex references, as well as sight of a character miming masturbation. At one point, two characters are found in bed together, apparently after sex, with brief buttock nudity. There is some discriminatory behaviour and some discriminatory references relating to race, sexuality and mental illness. There is a scene of electroconvulsive therapy, in which a character is seen convulsing. There are verbal references to alcoholism and to 'getting high'.
Classified Date:
20/05/1993
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Braveworld Ltd
Classified Date:
07/08/1991
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Braveworld Ltd
Classified Date:
07/09/1987
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Weintraub Entertainment Limited
Classified Date:
30/09/2025
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Artificial Eye Film Co. Ltd
Classified Date:
23/02/2017
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
BFI Films
Classified Date:
09/08/2002
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Warner Home Video Ltd
Classified Date:
04/11/2025
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Elevation Sales Ltd WB
Classified Date:
03/11/2025
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Elevation Sales Ltd WB
Classified Date:
03/11/2025
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Elevation Sales Ltd WB
Classified Date:
25/09/2014
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Warner Home Video Ltd
Paperwork Remarks:
Additional material
Audio commentary
Classified date22/10/2026
LanguageEnglish
violence
language
sex
discrimination
drugs
sexual violence and sexual threat
suicide and self-harm
theme
Director(s)Miloš Forman
Production year1975
Genre(s)Drama
Approx. running minutes134m
CastMichael Berryman, Peter Brocco, Dean R. Brooks, Alonzo Brown, Scatman Crothers
very strong language, strong violence
Classified Date:
19/12/2016
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
BFI Films
violence
A man attempts to strangle a woman, with several shots of her struggling to breathe. Another man is suffocated to death. There are also scenes in which patients are retrained and staff punched.
language
There is infrequent very strong language ('c**t'), as well as multiple uses of strong language ('f**k', 'motherf**ker').
sex
There are occasional moderate verbal sex references, as well as sight of a character miming masturbation. At one point, two characters are found in bed together, apparently after sex, with brief buttock nudity.
discrimination
There is some discriminatory behaviour and discriminatory references relating to race, sexuality and mental illness.
drugs
There are verbal references to alcoholism and to 'getting high'.
sexual violence and sexual threat
There are verbal references to the statutory rape of a teenage girl, in which the rapist attempts to excuse his actions.
suicide and self-harm
The aftermath of a suicide features sight of blood on a character's neck, on a shard of glass, and on the floor around the body. There are also verbal references to suicide.
disturbing images
There is a scene of electroconvulsive therapy, in which a character is seen convulsing.
additional issues
The aftermath of a suicide features sight of blood on a character's neck, on a shard of glass, and on the floor around the body. There are also verbal references to suicide. There are occasional moderate verbal sex references, as well as sight of a character miming masturbation. At one point, two characters are found in bed together, apparently after sex, with brief buttock nudity. There is some discriminatory behaviour and some discriminatory references relating to race, sexuality and mental illness. There is a scene of electroconvulsive therapy, in which a character is seen convulsing. There are verbal references to alcoholism and to 'getting high'.
Classified Date:
24/11/1975
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
United Artists Corp. Ltd
suicide references, violence, sex, sexual violence references, language
Classified Date:
22/10/2026
Version:
2D
Use:
VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Studio Canal
violence
A man attempts to strangle a woman, with several shots of her struggling to breathe. A man is suffocated to death in an attempt to bring an end to his suffering. There are also scenes in which patients are restrained and staff punched. There is a scene of electroshock therapy, in which a character is seen strapped down and convulsing.
language
There is infrequent very strong language ('c**t'), as well as multiple uses of strong language ('f**k', 'motherf**ker'). Milder terms include 'son of a bitch', 'crap', 'bullshit', 'asshole', 'hell', 'Jesus Christ', 'God' and 'damn'.
sex
A man is found in bed with a woman known to be a sex worker, in a scene that includes brief breast nudity. Other visual and verbal references relate to sex; a character mimes masturbation.
discrimination
There is use of discriminatory terms ('queer'), and scenes of discriminatory behaviour relate to race and mental health.
drugs
There are verbal references to alcoholism and to 'getting high'.
sexual violence and sexual threat
There are occasional verbal references to the statutory rape of a teenage girl, in which the rapist attempts to excuse his actions.
suicide and self-harm
The aftermath of a suicide incl strong bloody detail. There are also verbal references to suicide.
theme
Upsetting scenes relate to struggling mental health and bereavement.
additional issues
The aftermath of a suicide features sight of blood on a character's neck, on a shard of glass, and on the floor around the body. There are also verbal references to suicide. There are occasional moderate verbal sex references, as well as sight of a character miming masturbation. At one point, two characters are found in bed together, apparently after sex, with brief buttock nudity. There is some discriminatory behaviour and some discriminatory references relating to race, sexuality and mental illness. There is a scene of electroconvulsive therapy, in which a character is seen convulsing. There are verbal references to alcoholism and to 'getting high'.
Classified Date:
15/04/1998
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Warner Home Video Ltd
strong violence, very strong language
Classified Date:
01/04/1998
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Warner Home Video Ltd
violence
A man attempts to strangle a woman, with several shots of her struggling to breathe. Another man is suffocated. There are also scenes in which patients are retrained and staff punched. There are verbal references to the statutory rape of a teenage girl, in which the rapist attempts to excuse his actions.
language
Infrequent very strong language ('c**t'), as well as multiple uses of strong language ('f**k', 'motherf**ker').
additional issues
The aftermath of a suicide features sight of blood on a character's neck, on a shard of glass, and on the floor around the body. There are also verbal references to suicide. There are occasional moderate verbal sex references, as well as sight of a character miming masturbation. At one point, two characters are found in bed together, apparently after sex, with brief buttock nudity. There is some discriminatory behaviour and some discriminatory references relating to race, sexuality and mental illness. There is a scene of electroconvulsive therapy, in which a character is seen convulsing. There are verbal references to alcoholism and to 'getting high'.
Classified Date:
20/05/1993
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Braveworld Ltd
Classified Date:
07/08/1991
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Braveworld Ltd
Classified Date:
07/09/1987
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Weintraub Entertainment Limited
Classified Date:
30/09/2025
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Artificial Eye Film Co. Ltd
Classified Date:
23/02/2017
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
BFI Films
Classified Date:
09/08/2002
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Warner Home Video Ltd
Classified Date:
04/11/2025
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Elevation Sales Ltd WB
Classified Date:
03/11/2025
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Elevation Sales Ltd WB
Classified Date:
03/11/2025
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Elevation Sales Ltd WB
Classified Date:
25/09/2014
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Warner Home Video Ltd
Paperwork Remarks:
Additional material
Audio commentary
Classified date22/10/2026
LanguageEnglish
