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A Clockwork Orange

1971·Movie
2h 17min·NC-17
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic778.6Rotten Tomatoes86%93%
IMDb8.2Metacritic778.6Rotten Tomatoes86%93%

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Relentless energy, stunning style, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence10
  • Tension9
  • Scare8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Dark Humor8

World

Society, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Novelty9

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction10
  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout score, visual style, and cinematography

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition10
  • Visual Stylization10
  • Music Centrality10

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About

Being the adventures of a young man whose principal interests are rape, ultra-violence and Beethoven.

In a near-future Britain, young Alexander DeLarge and his pals get their kicks beating and raping anyone they please. When not destroying the lives of others, Alex swoons to the music of Beethoven. The state, eager to crack down on juvenile crime, gives an incarcerated Alex the option to undergo an invasive procedure that'll rob him of all personal agency. In a time when conscience is a commodity, can Alex change his tune?
Dystopian SatireStylized UltraviolenceKubrickian AestheticPsychological ConditioningNadsat VernacularAnarchic EnergyClassical Music MontageMoral AmbiguityCult ClassicProvocative Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Stanley Kubrick, Dusty Symonds, Derek Cracknell
Written by:
Stanley Kubrick, Anthony Burgess
Produced by:
Stanley Kubrick, Terence A. Clegg, Bernard Williams
Composed by:
Ludwig van Beethoven, Wendy Carlos, Brian Blamey

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about A Clockwork Orange

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Clockwork Orange legally?

HBO MaxCinemaxTCM

A Clockwork Orange is included with a subscription to TCM and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Clockwork Orange worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Clockwork Orange rated?

NC-17ViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imageryDrug use

It's rated NC-17 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, disturbing imagery, and drug use.

How long is A Clockwork Orange?

2 h 17 min

A Clockwork Orange runs 2 h 17 min.

Is A Clockwork Orange based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Clockwork Orange?

Critics82
Audiences87

Yes. Critics average 82 and audiences 87 out of 100, so both groups see A Clockwork Orange much the same way.

Was A Clockwork Orange a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$27 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $27 million worldwide, 12.3 times its budget.

What language is A Clockwork Orange in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Clockwork Orange?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Clockwork Orange in 94 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Clockwork Orange use?

Curb-Stomp BattleDownfall by SexSympathetic P.O.V.Slasher SmileDriven to SuicideLighter and SofterHitler CamBilingual BonusNo Party GivenFashionable AsymmetryLaser-Guided KarmaI Ate WHAT?!and 240 more

TV Tropes lists 252 storytelling tropes for A Clockwork Orange, including Curb-Stomp Battle, Downfall by Sex, Sympathetic P.O.V..