The Graduate

Name: The Graduate
Director: Mike Nichols
Genre: Drama, Romance, Comedy
Released: 1967-01-01
Duration: 106 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katharine Ross, Murray Hamilton, William Daniels

1967Dir. Mike Nichols1h 46m

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Runtime1h 46m

Released1967

Budget$3M

Box office$104.9M

DirectorMike Nichols

About This Movie

So, 'The Graduate' is a fascinating blend of comedy and drama, with this unique air of disillusionment. Mike Nichols really captured that awkward post-college vibe, and Dustin Hoffman's performance is just spot-on. The pacing feels offbeat at times, but that’s part of its charm. It explores themes of alienation and the generational divide with a kind of dry humor that can be both uncomfortable and relatable. Plus, that Simon & Garfunkel soundtrack is instantly recognizable and adds a distinct mood throughout. The practical effects are minimal, but the cinematography has a certain crispness that feels very of its time. It’s definitely one of those films that sticks with you, not because of flashy visuals, but the raw performances and the themes it tackles.

Released on December 22, 1967Cinematography by Robert SurteesWon an Academy Award for Best DirectorNotable for its use of music by Simon & Garfunkel