The Graduate
1967, Comedy/Drama, 1h 45m
82 Reviews 100,000+ RatingsWhat to know
The music, the performances, the precision in capturing the post-college malaise -- The Graduate's coming-of-age story is indeed one for the ages. Read critic reviews
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Critic Reviews for The Graduate
All Critics (82) | Top Critics (24) | Fresh (71) | Rotten (11)
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Its pleasures and wit stand the test of time. Plus the cinematography is flat-out fantastic, like David Hockney's pool paintings made live.
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A hugely pleasurable film.
June 22, 2017 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review… -
Mike Nichols' film makes such beguiling viewing largely because of Hoffman's performance as Benjamin, which combines humour, boredom and panic in equal measure.
June 21, 2017 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review… -
Feels as sly, modern and bracing as it must have in 1967.
June 19, 2017 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review… -
As it stands, the vacuum of that warped, moneyed Los Angeles society is too exaggerated, too incredible. But one can't help but believe in Hoffman if not in the disjointed character he portrays.
March 10, 2015 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review… -
Directorially, it is as cutting-edge late-Sixties as you can get -- all fish-bowl juxtapositions, dappled light and pensive close-ups.
March 10, 2015 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for The Graduate
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Mar 23, 2016The Graduate is one of those films that is both dated and timeless at the same time. It was written for the rebellious teens and college students of the time, but still has a lot of universal forces driving the plot. Ben is our anti-hero who is the tortured soul that has no idea how to live his life. All he knows is that he is constantly under the thumb of his parents and their friends. His affair with Mrs. Robinson, his eloping with Elaine, and the way he spends his spare time all revolve around a deep need to satisfy them. Him and Mrs. Robinson make the movie stand out, as they are easily character staples in cinema while the other characters aren't nearly as developed. Just goes to show that you don't have to have a star-studded involved cast to make a pertinent film. A personal theory I have about The Graduate is that Mrs. Robinson's affair with Ben was her way of keeping him from marrying Elaine, in her insane drive to be over protective. She nearly succeeds until they run from the church away from her. There is much debate about the ending of the film, the long bus ride with the altering faces and the Simon and Garfunkel pop song "Sound of Silence". Think of it this way, these two newly grads have never lived a life outside their family, and now they are at a state where they can't come back to them. A dark aspect to this coming of age tale, but it takes a turn to discuss the destruction of the family structure long before it was the norm to do so. It's hard to find anything wrong with a film that does so well at a subtle pushing of the envelope as this one does.Jackson W Super Reviewer
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Feb 11, 2015Dustin Hoffman's charming performance propels this film into one of the best coming-of-age films of all time. The Graduate is highlighted with an artful direction, innocent humor, spellbinding music (soundtrack by Simon & Garfunkel) and an accurate strike on reality. 4/5Eugene B Super Reviewer
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Aug 01, 2014You can't get more iconic than this. The Graduate is flawlessly written, deftly acted, and superbly touches us with its unconventionality and ultimate power. It captures the era of the 60s, yet is also profoundly timely. Hoffman's angst is relatable for every young adult watching the film, and the nostalgia and shallowness of American suburbia is also quite relatable to anyone who has spent at least a year living in the suburbs. Anne Bancroft is exceptional and ruthless as Mrs. Robinson, making for an unforgettable performance. The film's aura--the iconic soundtrack and iconic cinematographic choices--is captivating. Ultimately The Graduate is more than a funny, nostalgic movie: it is triumphant. It is a triumph of the human mind and the human spirit.Matthew Samuel M Super Reviewer
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Apr 01, 2013The film's brilliantly crafted and I must say well-acted but I am not a fan of the story itself. By the way, I loved the Simon and Garfunkel music.Maymay A Super Reviewer
The Graduate Quotes
| Mrs. Robinson: | Oh no Mrs. Robinson, I find you very desirable. I think you are the most desirable of all my parents' friends. |
| Mr. Robinson: | I was just telling Ben here he ought to sow a few wild oats. Have a good time while he can. You think that's sound advice? |
| Mrs. Robinson: | Yes, I do. |
| Mr. Maguire: | There is a great future in plastics. Think about it. Will you think about it? |
| Benjamin Braddock: | Yes, I will. |
| Mr. Maguire: | Okay. Enough said. That's a deal. |
| Mr. Braddock: | Have you thought about graduate school? |
| Benjamin Braddock: | No. |
| Mr. Braddock: | Would you mind telling me then what those four years of college were for? What was the point of all that hard work? |
| Benjamin Braddock: | You got me. |
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