The Graduate
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Overview
Benjamin Braddock returns home to California after successfully completing college. He gets a hero's welcome from his parents but Ben isn't quite sure what to do with the rest of his life. He is soon seduced by Mrs. Robinson, the wife of his father's partner, who methodically pursues the inexperienced young man. Soon, they are meeting regularly in ...
Director / Creator
Mike Nichols
Writers
Calder Willingham, Buck Henry, Charles Webb
Top Cast
About The Graduate (1967)
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Overview
The Graduate (1967) is a Comedy, Drama, and Romance film from United States. the film was directed by Mike Nichols from a screenplay by Calder Willingham and Buck Henry. It runs 1 hour and 46 minutes and was produced primarily in English.
What it's about
Benjamin Braddock returns home to California after successfully completing college. He gets a hero's welcome from his parents but Ben isn't quite sure what to do with the rest of his life. He is soon seduced by Mrs. Robinson, the wife of his father's partner, who methodically pursues the inexperienced young man. Soon, they are meeting regularly in hotel rooms. Warned by her to stay away from her daughter Elaine, his father goads him into taking her out on a date. He finds he quite likes Elaine but when she learns he's been having an affair with her own mother, she'll have nothing to do with him. He's smitten however and pursues her.
Cast and crew
The film stars Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, and Katharine Ross in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Calder Willingham, Buck Henry, and Charles Webb, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, The Graduate holds a rating of 8/10 based on 300,245 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 87%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 83/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: Won 1 Oscar. 22 wins & 17 nominations total. These numbers place The Graduate within the broader landscape of Comedy and Drama cinema from 1967, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
The Graduate is currently available to stream with a subscription on Amazon. Free, ad-supported viewing options are available on Tubi. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why The Graduate is worth knowing
If you enjoy Comedy or Drama films, The Graduate offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 1967 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how comedy evolved during that period. Performances from Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep The Graduate on your watchlist for later.
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