American Graffiti
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Synopsis
A couple of high school grads spend one final night cruising the strip with their buddies before they go off to college.
Cast
- Richard Dreyfuss
- Ron Howard
- Paul Le Mat
- Charles Martin Smith
- Cindy Williams
- Candy Clark
- Mackenzie Phillips
- Wolfman Jack
- Bo Hopkins
- Manuel Padilla Jr.
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- Sep 27, 2020
I love Star Wars but it's a tragedy that it prevented us from ever getting more movies from the George Lucas who made American Graffiti
Patrick WillemsDec 16, 2018Pretty good for a movie about teenagers driving around saying hello to each other
Mike GinnMay 2, 2017The Summer of '62. Before JFK went to Dallas. Before Vietnam. Before the Watts riots. The last summer of innocence for the first group of Baby Boomers. Our main characters in American Graffiti are these kids. They have no clue what's ahead of them. The music. The lack of…
Todd Gaines - Dec 12, 2016
The illusions of freedom before the collapse of a culture. Lucas is more relevant than ever.
Neil BahadurJun 14, 2017my fav part was when matthew mcconaughey said 'alright alright alright'!
andrea🌹Mar 13, 2022The night before the rest of your life.
Dennis Duffy - Sep 15, 2018
Cars and music were so cool
kaylaApr 13, 2018Very very very good monologue in here near the end that I loved.
KarstenJul 9, 2020Possibly the greatest movie soundtrack ever.
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- MovieDaddy dislikedAmerican Graffiti
One of the overrated movies ever. Minimal story, if any at all. Tries to come across as an anthology type of script but doesn’t succeed. Lucas’ story execution is suspect.
Ethan8 lovedAmerican GraffitiWhat a wild ride for a single night.. Really enjoyed this film, incredible tracks and story. Felt like you were in the summer of 62.
KikiMae lovedAmerican GraffitiClassic and a must see for all generations 10/10
- Joshua Wilensky lovedAmerican Graffiti
american classic
nevan lovedAmerican Graffitia fantastic showcase for an incredible time of american living, one that is romanticized for a reason. the characters are memorable and wonderfully written, with plenty of iconic moments. surprisingly powerful and somber ending with true symbolism; nostalgic excellence
MRSU1C1DESQD lovedAmerican GraffitiOutstanding storytelling, there’s so much going on at once but done to the point where it’s all coherent. The characters are easy to sympathize with. There are a couple of aspects to this film that I don’t think aged all that well. A great watch and a beautiful film.
- William Luckenbach lovedAmerican Graffiti
A classic by all standards, American Graffiti is so brilliantly made and deeply personal that it’s enchanting. Do yourself a favor and give this a watch. This really resonated with me and I hope it will with you too. 8.5/10
Miss Honey likedAmerican GraffitiI actually really enjoyed this. Excellent music throughout the entire movie! Also really great cast. Multiple storylines happening all in one night. At first it felt like it had no plot but eventually it gets interesting.
Christian lovedAmerican GraffitiIconic. It’s clear in some scenes that this was early on in the directing career of George Lucas, but at the same time, I think Star Wars distracts from the attention that this movie deserves.
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- CJChandra Jennings
I am so glad that I did not allow a few reviews stop me from seeing this movie. It was wonderful to see famous actors when they were younger like Harrison Ford and Richard Dryfus. The storyline did keep me engaged, but dragged at times. I was super impressed by all of the…
CMCathy Maver-JohnsonMWMark Wasko - KHKimberly HenryJSJabril Shank
Metacritic
On the surface, Lucas has made a film that seems almost artless; his teenagers cruise Main Street and stop at Mel’s Drive-In and listen to Wolfman Jack on the radio and neck and lay rubber and almost convince themselves their moment will last forever. But the film’s buried structure shows an innocence in the process of being lost, and as its symbol Lucas provides the elusive blonde in the white Thunderbird -- the vision of beauty always glimpsed at the next intersection, the end of the next street.
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
Frequently Asked Questions
Is American Graffiti (1973) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is American Graffiti (1973)?
The movie is 1hr 50min long.
What's American Graffiti (1973) about?
A couple of high school grads spend one final night cruising the strip with their buddies before they go off to college.
Who's the cast of American Graffiti (1973)?
- Richard Dreyfuss as Curt
- Ron Howard as Steve
- Paul Le Mat as John
- Charles Martin Smith as Terry
- Cindy Williams as Laurie
- Candy Clark as Debbie
- Mackenzie Phillips as Carol
- Wolfman Jack as Disc Jockey
- Bo Hopkins as Joe
- Manuel Padilla Jr. as Carlos
Who's the director behind American Graffiti (1973)?
George Lucas directed American Graffiti (1973).
Who produced American Graffiti (1973)?
Francis Ford Coppola produced American Graffiti (1973).
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