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Movie Info

Release Date: October 28, 1971
Runtime: 137 minutes
Genres:
Crime Science Fiction
Budget: $2,200,000
Revenue: $27,033,812
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Production Countries:
🇺🇸 United States of America 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Spoken Languages:
English
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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86%
Tomatometer
77
77/100
Metacritic
🎬
8.2/10
TMDB
13,690 votes
8.2/10
IMDb
935,675 votes
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A Clockwork Orange

1971

"Choice and chaos collide in a daring experiment."

Also known as: 🇷🇴 RO: Portocala mecanică

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
2 Nominations
2 Total
Oscars
2 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
1972 Oscars Best Director Stanley Kubrick
1972 Oscars Best Picture Stanley Kubrick

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 16+

16+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 4/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 2/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Box Office

Budget: $2,200,000
Revenue: $27,033,812
Profit $24,833,812
ROI +1128.8% (12.3x)

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A Clockwork Orange is directed by Stanley Kubrick .

Cast of A Clockwork Orange

Malcolm McDowell as Alex in A Clockwork Orange
Malcolm McDowell
Alex
Patrick Magee as Mr. Alexander in A Clockwork Orange
Patrick Magee
Mr. Alexander
Carl Duering as Dr. Brodsky in A Clockwork Orange
Carl Duering
Dr. Brodsky
Michael Bates as Chief Guard in A Clockwork Orange
Michael Bates
Chief Guard

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Directors

Stanley Kubrick - Director in A Clockwork Orange
Stanley Kubrick
Director

Keywords

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Trivia & Fun Facts about A Clockwork Orange

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  • Stanley Kubrick's decision to use classical music, particularly Beethoven, as a central element in the film was a deliberate choice to contrast the violent actions of the protagonist, Alex, highlighting the conflict between beauty and brutality.

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  • During the filming of the notorious 'Singing in the Rain' scene, Malcolm McDowell's performance was so intense that he inadvertently injured one of the cast members, which led to a temporary pause in production.

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  • Malcolm McDowell was not the first choice for the role of Alex; the part was originally offered to other actors, but Kubrick ultimately selected McDowell for his unique ability to blend charm with menace.

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  • The Korova Milkbar set was designed to resemble a surrealist painting, with its stark white decor and bizarre furniture, which contributed to the film's unsettling atmosphere.

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  • The film shares thematic similarities with other dystopian works, notably the exploration of free will and state control, aligning it with classics like 'Fahrenheit 451' and '1984'.

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