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Just one word: plastic. Are you here for an affair? These lines and others became cultural touchstones, as 1960s youth rebellion seeped into the California upper middle-class in Mike Nichols' landmark hit. Mentally adrift the summer after graduating from college, suburbanite Benjamin Braddock (Dustin Hoffman) would rather float .. Read more

Starring	Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katharine Ross, Murray Hamilton
Director	Mike Nichols
Genres	Comedy, Drama, Romance

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- Richly reflecting the anything-goes mood of the late sixties, this lushly-filmed sex comedy opened a few new doors, looked ravishing, was well acted and had a popular music score. A comedy of its time, it has also stood the test of time.
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- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:38
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  A very good film, great directing and acting, marvellous sountrack.Really enjoyable.
  
  This is a 60s film which is very good.
  
  (in a not very good era for movies, but a GREAT decade for music).But forget the music for a moment ( see ... read more »
  
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  - suffolk
  - 11 Dec 2011 at 01:05
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  - 8
  Good music, shame about the film…..
  
  Oh dear…. A classic that we all have heard of, but thank god for the music of Simon & Garfunkel. That was excellent…. a true 60’s classic. ... read more »
  
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- - accurist01
  - 34 reviews
  - High Wycombe
  - 01 Jan 2012 at 05:50
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  A very good film, great directing and acting, marvellous sountrack.Really enjoyable.
  
  This is a 60s film which is very good.
  
  (in a not very good era for movies, but a GREAT decade for music).But forget the music for a moment ( see ... read more »
  
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  - 251 reviews
  - suffolk
  - 11 Dec 2011 at 01:05
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  - 7
  Not convinced
  
  I found this very dull ...it might be a 'classic' but I found myself wanting it to end. Dustin Hoffman's character wasn't very likeable or ... read more »
  
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- - marinamay
  - 3 reviews
  - London
  - 24 Oct 2011 at 10:45
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  Surprisingly sad but buoyed by the songs
  
  I don't know what I was expecting but I don't think this was it. I had thought the seduction would be less aggressive. It is unusual to see a woman ... read more »
  
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- - odellju
  - 51 reviews
  - London
  - 12 Sep 2011 at 21:33
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  Loved it! Funny and subtle.
  
  I really enjoyed this film. Despite the film coming out a couple of years before I was born, I eventually watched it more than 40 years later. My only other ... read more »
  
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- - vteclimey
  - 15 reviews
  - Hampshire
  - 05 Aug 2011 at 13:11
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  - 0
  Classic!!
  
  It was a really strange film - I was experting more!! Mrs Robinson!!
  
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  - Croydon
  - 13 Mar 2011 at 18:39
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  A classic.
  
  The Graduate is a comedy, yes - but it's quite heartfelt, and depending on how you interpret it - a little bit sad. Coming-of-age tale that towers above its... read more »
  
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- - brianw4815
  - 122 reviews
  - United Kingdom
  - 10 Feb 2011 at 17:27
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  The Graduate
  
  Just one word: plastic. Are you here for an affair? These lines and others became cultural touchstones, as 1960s youth rebellion seeped into the California ... read more »
  
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- - Greenfingersjake
  - 120 reviews
  - Milton Keynes
  - 28 Oct 2010 at 22:45
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  A Qualified Success
  
  Excellent performance by Hoffman, as expected. Also well played by Bancroft. The age gap was made believable and the story was well constructed.
  
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- - shaveuk
  - 3 reviews
  - Reading
  - 24 Oct 2010 at 12:36
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  the music is better than the film
  
  I watched it for the first time recently, I thought it was average, and the Dustin Hoffman character a bit too unbelievable at the beginning, i.e. his shyness ... read more »
  
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  - Portsmouth
  - 03 Oct 2010 at 23:21
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  A very good film, great directing and acting, marvellous sountrack.Really enjoyable.
  
  This is a 60s film which is very good.
  
  (in a not very good era for movies, but a GREAT decade for music).But forget the music for a moment ( see ... read more »
  
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  - 251 reviews
  - suffolk
  - 11 Dec 2011 at 01:05
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  - 7
  Nostalgic genius
  
  Great film that would be only average without the fabulous, atmospheric soundtrack. Most of the songs were written for the film, or changed to be so (the song ... read more »
  
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- - trotsuk
  - 117 reviews
  - LONDON
  - 12 Apr 2005 at 16:55
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  - 6
  For me personally, an overrated and unwelcome film.
  
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  I've always liked the idea of a Mrs Robinson, a beautiful older woman as my girlfriend. So I decided to rent the film that the phrase 'Mrs Robinson'... read more »
  
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- - Overfiend
  - 35 reviews
  - Bedford
  - 28 Sep 2007 at 09:29
- - 8
  - 4
  Still great after all these years
  
  This is still a very funny film with a tremendous performance by Dustin Hoffman. Anne Bancroft looks just great as well as being very funny. Murray Hamilton (... read more »
  
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- - Michael McGhie
  - Bury, Lancashire.
  - 05 Jun 2004 at 15:06
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  - 5
  Ultimate suduction
  
  This is a classic that introduced Dustin Hoffman to the world. As a young man (just graduated!) he is suduced by one of his parents' friends. While this ... read more »
  
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- - John Viner
  - Dorset, UK
  - 26 May 2004 at 10:30
- - 5
  - 2
  Hillarious
  
  This is so hilarious what a brilliant film, Hoffman is superb. Had me laughing out loud at many moments. I can’t believe I had never seen this! If you ... read more »
  
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- - kmcca5
  - East Sussex
  - 28 Jan 2005 at 00:53
- - 6
  - 4
  Supremely enjoyable
  
  Based on what I'd heard, I didn't expect to enjoy 'The Graduate' that much. People generally say it's a classic, but I find that this kind ... read more »
  
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- - Noel Clay
  - Colchester, England
  - 29 Oct 2004 at 13:17
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  Let the laughs roll
  
  Attention film fans and I know your listening, this is a film I insist to watch and enjoy to the maximum satisfaction.
  
  Like the summer of 69, this ... read more »
  
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- - Silentjay
  - East Sussex
  - 27 Aug 2004 at 15:27
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  - 9
  Avoid
  
  Supposed to be a classic, cant see why. film is boring and dustin hoffman is annoying
  
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  - Loughborough
  - 08 Jun 2005 at 16:26
- - 4
  - 1
  Keeps you hooked and makes you laugh
  
  The film is very good, from the Simon and Garfunkel music to the story and acting. Dustin Hoffman is always a joy.
  
  I was surprised that the film was ... read more »
  
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- - Nat
  - Scotland
  - 04 Oct 2005 at 18:38

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  Just one word: plastic. Are you here for an affair? These lines and others became cultural touchstones, as 1960s youth rebellion seeped into the California upper middle-class in Mike Nichols' landmark hit. Mentally adrift the summer after graduating from college, suburbanite Benjamin Braddock (...