American Graffiti (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1973, American Graffiti is a comedy and drama film directed by George Lucas, running about 110 minutes. “Where were you in '62?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A couple of high school graduates spend one final night cruising the strip with their buddies before they go off to college.
Who’s in it. American Graffiti stars Richard Dreyfuss as Curt Henderson, Ron Howard as Steve Bolander, Paul Le Mat as John Milner and Charles Martin Smith as Terry 'The Toad' Fields, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, American Graffiti has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $140M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard 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 American Graffiti page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Graffiti tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Graffiti (1973)?
- In US, American Graffiti is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard 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 American Graffiti worth watching?
- American Graffiti holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in American Graffiti?
- American Graffiti stars Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat, Charles Martin Smith and Candy Clark.
- When was American Graffiti released?
- American Graffiti was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.