American Graffiti
1973, Comedy/Drama, 1h 50m
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One of the most influential of all teen films, American Graffiti is a funny, nostalgic, and bittersweet look at a group of recent high school grads' last days of innocence. Read critic reviews
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Curt Henderson
Steve Bolander
John Milner
Terry "The Toad" Fields
Laurie Henderson
Debbie Dunham
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Jan 15, 2017Thankfully there is no where near as much empty headed nostalgia as I had suspected and the ending is quietly sad. A true marvel from Lucas.Alec B Super Reviewer
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Oct 15, 2015Proof that George Lucas can direct a great movie that isn't Star Wars or a Sci-Fi flick.Kameron W Super Reviewer
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Oct 06, 2013My favorite George Lucas film, "American Graffiti" nails youthful nostalgia almost perfectly, with believably charming, yet confused characters, an incredible, almost omnipresent soundtrack, and great car-based visuals which are trance-inducing as well as useful in placing audiences firmly within the strangely familiar world of teenagers in 1962.
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Aug 12, 2013In 'American Graffiti,' George Lucas effectively captures teenage life before the Vietnam War came about. His episodic approach lends the film a sort of Altman-esque vibe that makes the misadventures of each character feel as genuine as they do. Ron Howard, Richard Dreyfuss, Paul Le Mat and Charles Martin Smith are formidable in their roles and their performances make the ending feel that much more authentic.
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