The Graduate (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1967, The Graduate is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Mike Nichols, running about 106 minutes. “This is Benjamin. He’s a little worried about his future.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Benjamin, a recent college graduate very worried about his future, finds himself in a love triangle with an older woman and her daughter.
Who’s in it. The Graduate stars Dustin Hoffman as Ben Braddock, Anne Bancroft as Mrs. Robinson, Katharine Ross as Elaine Robinson and Murray Hamilton as Mr. Robinson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Graduate has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $104.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Graduate page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Graduate tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Graduate (1967)?
- In US, The Graduate is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Graduate worth watching?
- The Graduate holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Graduate?
- The Graduate stars Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katharine Ross, Murray Hamilton and Brian Avery.
- When was The Graduate released?
- The Graduate was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.