The Graduate (1967)★ 8.1/10

Approved · US · 106 min · December 20, 1967

Comedy
Drama
Romance

Directed by: Mike Nichols

Written by: Calder Willingham, Buck Henry, Charles Webb

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

Original title

The Graduate

Storyline

Based on the novel by Charles Webb, it follows the story of Benjamin, a recent college graduate who feels disillusioned and uncertain about his future despite having received a privileged education. He becomes involved in a complicated love triangle involving a married woman, Mrs. Robinson, and her daughter Elaine. The film is famous for its iconic soundtrack with songs by Simon & Garfunkel that complete the story, as well as being a classic with one of the most powerful endings in film history.

Rating

8.1 / 10 · 304,245

Companies

Lawrence Turman, Embassy Pictures, Nova Film, United Artists, Dear Film, Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF), C.B. Films S.A., United Artists of Brazil, United Artists de Mexico, 20th Century Fox India, Centrala Wynajmu Filmów, CBS, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Magnetic Video, RCA SelectaVision VideoDiscs, Warner Home Video, Embassy Home Entertainment Australia, Embassy Home Entertainment, Janus Films, The Criterion Collection, Columbia TriStar Home Video, New Line Home Video, Image Entertainment, Chapel Distribution

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