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The Graduate

1967 · Movie · PG · 106 min

★ 7.6(3,834)unSUB Rating

DramaRomanceComedy

A drifting new college graduate comes home unsure of his future and gets pulled into an affair with an older family friend. When he’s pushed toward a more “appropriate” match, he finds himself caught between desire, expectations, and the pressure to choose a direction for his life.

Based on The Graduate

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Details
Years
1967
Release date
1967-12-21
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
106 min
Max quality
HD
TMDB rating (input)
7.6/10 (3,834 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a funny, uneasy coming-of-age story about post-college aimlessness, sex, and family pressure, with an iconic soundtrack; Not for you if you dislike uncomfortable relationships or slower pacing like Carnal Knowledge.

Pros: sharp, awkward humor; memorable soundtrack; strong lead performances | Cons: slow pacing at times; some dated attitudes; uneven second half

Themes

  • love triangle
  • seduction
  • college
  • older woman seduces younger guy
  • romance
  • coming of age
  • los angeles, california
  • wedding
  • older woman younger man relationship
  • graduate
  • rape accusation
  • mother seduces daughter's fiancee
  • +4 more

Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Director · 1968
  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1968 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Picture · 1968 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Actress · 1968 · nominated
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  • Academy Award — Best Cinematography · 1968 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Actor · 1968 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Director · 1968 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1968 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Mike Nichols