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The Graduate (1967)

โ€œThis is Benjamin. Heโ€™s a little worried about his future.โ€

7.6/10 ยท 3,809 votes 1h 47m pg ComedyRomanceDrama

#6 of 19 films from 1967 #200 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Mike Nichols ยท Written by Buck Henry, Calder Willingham, Charles Webb

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Overview

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

Cast

Anne Bancroftas Mrs. Robinson
Dustin Hoffmanas Ben Braddock
Katharine Rossas Elaine Robinson
Murray Hamiltonas Mr. Robinson
William Danielsas Mr. Braddock
Elizabeth Wilsonas Mrs. Braddock
Buck Henryas Room Clerk
Brian Averyas Carl Smith
Walter Brookeas Mr. McGuire
Norman Fellas Mr. McCleery
Alice Ghostleyas Mrs. Singleman
Marion Lorneas Miss DeWitte
Eddra Galeas Woman on Bus
Frank Bakeras Hotel Guest (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateDecember 21, 1967
Runtime107 min (1h 47m) โ€” about the same as the 1967 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$3,000,000
Box office$104,945,305 (35.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0061722

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Questions

How long is The Graduate?
The Graduate runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Is The Graduate worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 3,809 votes, which places it #6 of 19 films released in 1967 in this index (top 74%) and #200 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Graduate?
The Graduate was directed by Mike Nichols. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966), The Birdcage (1996), Closer (2004).
Who stars in The Graduate?
Anne Bancroft as Mrs. Robinson; Dustin Hoffman as Ben Braddock; Katharine Ross as Elaine Robinson; Murray Hamilton as Mr. Robinson; William Daniels as Mr. Braddock; Elizabeth Wilson as Mrs. Braddock.
What is The Graduate rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Graduate?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/3520.

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