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Movie Info

Release Date: December 21, 1967
Runtime: 106 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (9)
Genres:
Drama Comedy Romance
Budget: $3,000,000
Revenue: $104,945,305
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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87%
Tomatometer
83
83/100
Metacritic
🎬
7.6/10
TMDB
3,632 votes
8.0/10
IMDb
302,448 votes
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The Graduate

1967

"Escape the ordinary, embrace the unexpected."

Also known as: 🇰🇷 KO: 졸업? 🇨🇳 ZH: 毕业在即? 🇸🇦 AR: الخريج? 🇷🇴 RO: Absolventul 🇸🇪 SV: Mandomsprovet? All international titles (9) →

Awards & Recognition

1 Wins
0 Nominations
1 Total
Oscars
1
Year Festival Category Winner
1968 Oscars Best Director Mike Nichols

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 4/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 2/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $3,000,000
Revenue: $104,945,305
Profit $101,945,305
ROI +3398.2% (35x)

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The Graduate is directed by Mike Nichols .

Crew & Production

Keywords

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Graduate

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  • Mike Nichols was initially hesitant to cast Dustin Hoffman due to Hoffman's lack of traditional leading man looks, but he ultimately saw the potential in Hoffman's unique portrayal of Benjamin Braddock.

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  • The film's soundtrack features several songs by Simon & Garfunkel, with 'The Sound of Silence' playing a crucial role in establishing the film's themes of alienation and disillusionment.

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  • In one scene, when Mrs. Robinson is in the hotel room, a reflection of the camera crew can be seen in the window, revealing a continuity error that went unnoticed in the final cut.

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  • During filming, the production crew used a technique called 'dolly zoom' for the scene where Benjamin is confronted about his relationship; this created a disorienting effect that visually mirrored Benjamin's internal conflict.

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  • The film's ending, with its ambiguous resolution, has drawn comparisons to other films exploring themes of youth and societal expectations, such as 'Easy Rider' and 'American Graffiti'.

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  • In several scenes, props and settings subtly hint at the generational divide between Benjamin and the older characters, including the use of modern furniture juxtaposed against more traditional decor.

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