The Graduation (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2017, The Graduation is a documentary film directed by Claire Simon, running about 119 minutes. “Being good is never enough” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Graduation captures the selection process for students at the famous Parisian film school La Fémis, showing us how successful candidates get to follow in the footsteps of such luminaries as Louis Malle, François Ozon and Alain Resnais, all of whom attended this prestigious institution. Stumbling over their words, the often-nervous candidates seem vulnerable when confronted with the veterans of the industry, who have the difficult task of discovering true talent among all these eager young people.
Who’s in it. The Graduation stars Alain Bergala as Self, Xanaë Bove, Emmanuel Chaumet and Claire Childeric, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Graduation has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Graduation page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Graduation tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Graduation (2017)?
- In US, The Graduation is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Graduation worth watching?
- The Graduation holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Graduation?
- The Graduation stars Alain Bergala, Xanaë Bove, Emmanuel Chaumet, Claire Childeric and Michaël Dacheux.