The Graduate

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐ŸŸก 65/100
Total warning time: 4m 25s
Sex/Nudity: ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 (2m 45s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 90/100 [00:45:30 - 00:46:00] Mrs. Robinson is shown partially nude in a seductive scene.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 85/100 [01:05:15 - 01:06:30] Ben and Mrs. Robinson engage in an affair, with implied sexual activity.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 75/100 [01:20:00 - 01:21:00] Ben and Elaine share a passionate kiss and implied sexual encounter.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸก 40/100 (1m 10s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [00:30:45 - 00:31:15] Ben is seen drinking alcohol at a party.
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [01:15:20 - 01:16:00] Ben smokes a cigarette in a tense scene.
Violence: ๐ŸŸข 20/100 (20s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [01:30:10 - 01:30:30] A brief scuffle between Ben and another character.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸก 50/100 (10s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [00:25:10 - 00:25:15] Use of the word 'hell' in a casual conversation.
  • ๐ŸŸก 60/100 [01:10:45 - 01:10:50] Use of the word 'damn' in a heated argument.
The Graduate
Year: 1967
Certificate: A
Runtime: 106 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
IMDB: 8
Meta Score: 83
Votes: 253676
Gross: 104,945,305
Director: Mike Nichols
Stars: Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katharine Ross, William Daniels
Overview: A disillusioned college graduate finds himself torn between his older lover and her daughter.

Movie FAQ

Q: Who directed The Graduate (1967)?
A: The Graduate was directed by Mike Nichols.
Q: What is the main plot of The Graduate?
A: The Graduate follows Benjamin Braddock (Dustin Hoffman), a recent college graduate who is seduced by an older woman, Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft), and then falls in love with her daughter Elaine (Katharine Ross).
Q: What is the significance of the song 'Mrs. Robinson' in the movie?
A: 'Mrs. Robinson' is a famous song by Simon & Garfunkel that was written for the film. It underscores key moments in the movie and became an iconic part of its soundtrack.
Q: What is the famous line associated with The Graduate?
A: One of the most famous lines from The Graduate is 'Plastics,' which is given as unsolicited career advice to Benjamin Braddock at his graduation party.
Q: How was The Graduate received by critics and audiences?
A: The Graduate was a critical and commercial success, earning multiple Academy Award nominations and winning Mike Nichols the Oscar for Best Director. It has since become a cultural landmark of 1960s cinema.