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A Clockwork Orange

R Released Feb 2, 1971 2h 17m Comedy List
86% Tomatometer 84 Reviews 93% Audience Score 250,000+ Ratings
In an England of the future, Alex (Malcolm McDowell) and his "Droogs" spend their nights getting high at the Korova Milkbar before embarking on "a little of the old ultraviolence," while jauntily warbling "Singin' in the Rain." After he's jailed for bludgeoning the Cat Lady to death, Alex submits to behavior modification technique to earn his freedom; he's conditioned to abhor violence. Returned to the world defenseless, Alex becomes the victim of his prior victims. Read More Read Less
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Disturbing and thought-provoking, A Clockwork Orange is a cold, dystopian nightmare with a very dark sense of humor.

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Pauline Kael New Yorker I can’t accept that Kubrick is merely reflecting this post-assassinations, post-Manson mood; I think he’s catering to it. I think he wants to dig it. Sep 12, 2023 Full Review Mark Kermode Kermode & Mayo's Film Review A stone-cold classic, no getting around the fact... Sep 21, 2021 Full Review Charles Champlin Los Angeles Times I'm afraid I found A Clockwork Orange brilliant but disappointing, its moments of power offset by an overwrought stridency and its message overbalanced by the medium. Dec 21, 2020 Full Review Paul Klein FILMHOUNDS Magazine Kubrick, ever the provocateur, would probably enjoy its enduring legacy, and recoil at the same time. Rated: 5/5 Jul 4, 2024 Full Review Rory Doherty InSession Film The rare Kubrick film that feels like a misfire, and although the impeccable filmmaking techniques are still admirable, it’ll be tough appreciating the full effect of the shocking content when you’re checking your watch every five minutes. Jun 13, 2024 Full Review Erick Estrada Cinegarage An exploration of the power psychological games can have on us. [Full review in Spanish] Apr 5, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nate J One of those movies you hate to love, but it’s so ingenious and well made it warms up on you. Beautiful set pieces, engaging story, & top notch acting. The darkest of comedies. Not one to watch with the kiddies. Enjoy my droogs! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/18/24 Full Review Rob E I guess, I do like a bit o' the ole' ultraviolence. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/29/24 Full Review Alysha S Imagery is amazing. Also, the advocacy it makes is important. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/18/24 Full Review Walt S I know this is considered a classic, and I was mesmerized by the first part of the film, but eventually it started to drag and I felt that it went on too long. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/15/24 Full Review Vince M Did YOU KNOW?! That Mick Jagger, the man himself, once owned the rights to this movie that he bought for five hundred dollars! Did you KNOW THAT. Cause I didn't. But now I do Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 05/31/24 Full Review Audience Member M9v8es do not get better than this Kubrick classic. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/26/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In an England of the future, Alex (Malcolm McDowell) and his "Droogs" spend their nights getting high at the Korova Milkbar before embarking on "a little of the old ultraviolence," while jauntily warbling "Singin' in the Rain." After he's jailed for bludgeoning the Cat Lady to death, Alex submits to behavior modification technique to earn his freedom; he's conditioned to abhor violence. Returned to the world defenseless, Alex becomes the victim of his prior victims.
Director
Stanley Kubrick
Producer
Stanley Kubrick
Screenwriter
Stanley Kubrick, Anthony Burgess
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Warner Brothers, Polaris Productions, Hawk Films
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 2, 1971, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 15, 2008
Runtime
2h 17m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.66:1)
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