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A Clockwork Orange
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Stanley Kubrick. With Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Carl Duering.
8.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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?
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn 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 swo…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for A Clockwork Orange.
MoviHero lists October 28, 1971 as the release date for A Clockwork Orange. Stanley Kubrick is the listed director. The listed cast includes Malcolm McDowell as Alex, Patrick Magee as Mr. Alexander, Carl Duering as Dr. Brodsky, Michael Bates as Chief Guard. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 28, 1971
GenresScience Fiction · Crime
Runtime2h 17m
DirectorStanley Kubrick
CastMalcolm McDowell as Alex, Patrick Magee as Mr. Alexander, Carl Duering as Dr. Brodsky, Michael Bates as Chief Guard
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is A Clockwork Orange right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
A Clockwork Orange runs 2h 17m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 8.2/10 from 14,295 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“As time goes by, I'll always appreciate my Grade 10 English class (1984-85), taught by Mr.”
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“A Clockwork Orange was garbage to me: a smug, ugly film that mistakes shock value for depth.”
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“Some great visuals and direction not to mention an incredible performance from Malcolm McDowell, I wasn't totally into this, the first half especially was taxing…”
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“With this film, a world heritage of cinema, Stanley Kubrick has reached a level of artistic mastery that would make Michelangelo pale in comparison.”
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“This is a truly challenging film that routinely glorifies violence - especially towards women, and offers us a terrifying appraisal of the effects of unfettered…”
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