A Clockwork Orange (1971)
A bleak, satirical crime story unfolds as a young man's violent free will clashes with state control.
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?
How intense is A Clockwork Orange?
A Clockwork Orange is properly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dark and absurdist. Rated NC-17.
What A Clockwork Orange feels like
- Tone
- bleaksatiricaldarkly comicgritty
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dark and satirical, absurdist
- Best for
- Full attention
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Is A Clockwork Orange for you?
Is A Clockwork Orange scary?
Yes, properly. A Clockwork Orange is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is A Clockwork Orange gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is A Clockwork Orange sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is A Clockwork Orange OK for kids?
It is rated NC-17, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is A Clockwork Orange?
A Clockwork Orange runs 2h 17m.
Where can I stream A Clockwork Orange?
A Clockwork Orange is streaming on Max.
Does A Clockwork Orange have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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