Content Warnings
- 🔴 90/100 Mrs. Robinson is shown partially nude in a seductive scene.
- 🔴 85/100 Ben and Mrs. Robinson engage in an affair, with implied sexual activity.
- 🔴 75/100 Ben and Elaine share a passionate kiss and implied sexual encounter.
- 🟡 50/100 Ben is seen drinking alcohol at a party.
- 🟡 30/100 Ben smokes a cigarette in a tense scene.
- 🟡 30/100 A brief scuffle between Ben and another character.
- 🟡 40/100 Use of the word 'hell' in a casual conversation.
- 🟡 60/100 Use of the word 'damn' in a heated argument.
Details for The Graduate (1967)
Who directed The Graduate (1967)?
The Graduate was directed by Mike Nichols.
What is the main plot of The Graduate?
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).
What is the significance of the song 'Mrs. Robinson' in the movie?
'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.
What is the famous line associated with The Graduate?
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.
How was The Graduate received by critics and audiences?
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.
