A Clockwork Orange

Movie enthusiasts looking for a compelling science fiction and crime film can experience the iconic A Clockwork Orange, which officially releases on Thursday, October 28, 1971. This cinematic work is classified under the Confirmed status on TMDB status: Released, inviting audiences to view the picture directly in Cinema. Based on the official synopsis, the narrative is set in a near-future Britain where young Alexander DeLarge and his pals get their kicks beating and raping anyone they please, and when not destroying the lives of others, Alex swoons to the music of Beethoven while 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, leaving viewers to wonder if Alex can change his tune in a time when conscience is a commodity.

The creative vision behind this production is spearheaded by director or creator Stanley Kubrick, who also collaborated on the screenplay alongside writers Stanley Kubrick and Anthony Burgess. Behind the scenes, the project was brought to life by producers Si Litvinoff, Stanley Kubrick, and Max L. Raab, with a musical score composed by Wendy Carlos and cinematography managed by John Alcott. The main cast features notable performances from Malcolm McDowell as Alex, Patrick Magee as Mr. Alexander, Carl Duering as Dr. Brodsky, Michael Bates as Chief Guard, Warren Clarke as Dim, James Marcus as Georgie, Michael Tarn as Pete, Miriam Karlin as Catlady, Adrienne Corri as Mrs. Alexander, Sheila Raynor as Mum, Philip Stone as Dad, and Aubrey Morris as Deltoid.

Brought to the screen by production companies and networks Polaris Productions Limited, Warner Bros. Pictures, and Hawk Films, the film was a joint effort across production countries United Kingdom and United States of America. The feature is presented in its original language code of en, utilizing spoken languages in English, and was completed with a budget of $2,200,000 alongside a box office revenue of $27,033,812. Audiences can also note the official runtime of 2h 17m (137 minutes), which delivers a tightly paced narrative enriched by thematic keywords such as london, england, police brutality, robbery, street gang, great britain, based on novel or book, nihilism, parent child relationship, society, sexuality, social worker, psychopath, dystopia, dark comedy, and satire.

As for audience reception and parental guidance, the film carries a strict age rating (US) of NC-17. It has earned a strong user rating of 8.17/10 from 14205 votes (TMDB) accompanied by a popularity score of 21.9905, reflecting its lasting impression on viewers globally. For those tracking regional availability, the release dates by region include United States Limited 1971-12-19, United States Theatrical 1972-02-02, United States Physical 1983-01-01, and United States Physical 1999-06-29, carrying the unique IMDb ID tt0066921.

Fans wondering where to watch (United States) have access to multiple viewing avenues, including streaming options via HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, and Cinemax Apple TV channel. Additionally, viewers can rent the feature through Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand, or purchase it directly on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.