The Graduate (1967)

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Mike Nichols

Producer:

Lawrence Turman

Writer:

Calder Willingham, Buck Henry, Charles Webb

Release Date:

Dec 21, 1967

Runtime:

1hr 46m

Synopsis

A disillusioned college graduate finds himself torn between his older lover and her daughter.

Cast

  • Dustin Hoffman
  • Katharine Ross
  • William Daniels
  • Murray Hamilton
  • Elizabeth Wilson
  • Buck Henry
  • Brian Avery
  • Walter Brooke
  • Norman Fell

Letterboxd User Reviews

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  • Apr 29, 2017

    i really, really, really loved this but i almost killed myself when Scarborough Fair started playing for the seventh time within ten minutes.

    15.5K Likes
    josh
    josh
    Feb 15, 2018

    — Do you find me undesirable? — Oh no, Mrs. Robinson. I think you're the most attractive of all my parents' friends

    10.3K Likes
    georgina
    georgina
    Jul 16, 2019

    now do you know what a milf is

    7.3K Likes
    nick
    nick
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    Nov 25, 2020

    elaine: are you having an affair with someone? ben: yes elaine: who? ben: ur mom lol elaine: lol ben: no but seriously

    5.3K Likes
    nico ⛽️
    nico ⛽️
    Jan 6, 2020

    one of the best endings in cinematic history i think

    5.1K Likes
    siobhan
    siobhan
    Jul 1, 2018

    Sorry but I never want to hear another Simon and Garfunkel song ever again

    4.8K Likes
    kayla
    kayla
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    Jul 26, 2020

    watched this entire movie thinking film spelled backwards was milf

    4.6K Likes
    Dawson
    Dawson
    Jun 13, 2020

    why does the mom scream like that ? it’s so scary i swear to god

    4.5K Likes
    abigail.
    abigail.
    Jun 17, 2020

    Almost forgot to post this but I recently rewatched this for my podcast and you can listen to my full thoughts here. I was worried this wouldn’t hold up on a rewatch but it really does. Feels like the first time again every time I watch it. The cinematography is so…

    3.3K Likes
    Karsten
    Karsten
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  • Will DeWalt
    Will DeWalt liked
    The Graduate

    Been there done that

    😂 👀 🤔 6 2Y
    Kareem
    Kareem is "meh" on
    The Graduate

    I really don't get all the fuss about this, below average. Lol just because it has a great symbolic ending shot doesn't make it great as a whole. Loved the soundtrack/camera work/ending/drowning pool scenes, and the relatable themes. But that's pretty much about it, everything-

    1 🔥 3 1Y
    Toma
    Toma liked
    The Graduate

    complicated

    🔥 😂 2 3Y
  • LivinginaHC
    LivinginaHC is "meh" on
    The Graduate

    This movie would've been much better if I actually *believed* that Ben and Elaine cared for each other, but I just didn't. And an actual, proper conversation rather than her just screaming and then their conflict was over. The 60's romance-culture just didn't age well, I think.

    😭 1 1Y
    William Luckenbach
    William Luckenbach loved
    The Graduate

    Every aspect about this film is excellent. The story, the acting, and the cinematography are all superb making for an amazing film overall. There’s a reason why this film is as highly acclaimed as it is. (by the way Benjamin would’ve loved Radiohead) 9/10

    🔥 1 3Y
    Jennifer Facenda
    Jennifer Facenda loved
    The Graduate

    Gotta love milfs. This is one of the OG portrayals of losers/simps. Reminds me of Steve Carrell in 40-year-old Virgin.

    😂 1 4Y
  • Reyham
    Reyham liked
    The Graduate

    This guy really needed a hobby or friends of his own

    😂 1 1Y
    Thomas Joyce
    Thomas Joyce liked
    The Graduate

    A strange and interesting narrative that doesn’t feel like something made in the ’60s - it took risks that most films wouldn't have back then - so kudos there. As sharp as the writing is, I think the vast majority of the performances are actually really bad; the three leads are great, but…

    2M
    CvptvinHowdy
    CvptvinHowdy liked
    The Graduate

    You know it's good when it feels like it flew by quick and for being 1967 ahead of its time. Ain't nothing stopping Ben. He's got that full determination, and the final 10 minutes were pretty iconic. Sidenote: It was cool seeing Norman Fell as well, only because I love Three's Company.

    1Y
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The excellence of Katherine Ross as Mrs Robinson’s daughter, Elaine, is often overlooked. A hugely pleasurable film.

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Peter Bradshaw
The Guardian
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Graduate (1967) (1967) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is The Graduate (1967) (1967)?
The movie is 1hr 46min long.
What's The Graduate (1967) (1967) about?
A disillusioned college graduate finds himself torn between his older lover and her daughter.
Who's the cast of The Graduate (1967) (1967)?
  • Dustin Hoffman as Ben Braddock
  • Katharine Ross as Elaine Robinson
  • William Daniels as Mr. Braddock
  • Murray Hamilton as Mr. Robinson
  • Elizabeth Wilson as Mrs. Braddock
  • Buck Henry as Room Clerk
  • Brian Avery as Carl Smith
  • Walter Brooke as Mr. McGuire
  • Norman Fell as Mr. McCleery
Who's the director behind The Graduate (1967) (1967)?
Mike Nichols directed The Graduate (1967) (1967).
Who produced The Graduate (1967) (1967)?
Lawrence Turman produced The Graduate (1967) (1967).