Oregon State Hospital is a landmark in Salem, Oregon, and a filming location for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
Location: Salem, Oregon, USA
Verified facts
- Appeared in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (movie) — as The actual psychiatric hospital (also the novel's setting) used as the film's mental institutio
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15020, SRC-15021
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15020 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon_State_Hospital (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15021 — https://www.movie-locations.com/movies/o/One-Flew-Over-The-Cuckoos-Nest.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest filmed?
Oregon State Hospital, in Salem, Oregon, is a real-world filming location used for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
Where is Oregon State Hospital located?
Oregon State Hospital is located in Salem, Oregon.