The Graduate
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77 out of 100

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8.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 41 Ratings

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  • Starring: Anne Bancroft, Dustin Hoffman
  • Summary: Shy Benjamin Braddock (Hoffman) returns home from college with an uncertain future. Then the wife of his father's business partner, the sexy Mrs. Robinson (Bancroft), seduces him, and the affair only deepens his confusion. That is, until he meets the girl of his dreams (Ross). But there's one problem: she's Mrs. Robinson's daughter. (MGM)… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Ethan Alter
    100
    The Graduate is a flawlessly acted and produced film. [Review of re-release]
  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    The funniest American comedy of the year.
  3. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Rosenbaum
    70
    The light ribbing of conspicuous consumption in southern California and the Simon and Garfunkel songs on the sound track both play considerable roles in giving this depthless comedy some bounce. [Review of re-release]
  4. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Jay Carr
    50
    The Graduate is not subtle in its writing off of the parental generation as hopelessly corrupt. [Review of re-release]
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  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. AlyssaC.
    10
    Classic.
  2. nippu33
    8
    Magnificent, interesting and different. A grand and beautiful film itself with great performances and a plot with a splendid and full weight toward the film.… Expand
  3. Spangle
    7
    It was funny, but Benjamin's awkwardness was painful at times and holy cow was the end bad. Good acting and directing regardless of that, which made the movie up until the end very enjoyable.… Expand
  4. Mgfoster330
    0
    Honestly, I spent my whole life hearing about this film and how important it was as an industry milestone movie, but I never saw it. I finally watched it and honestly I was blown away. The cinematography and editing alone is flawless and innovative even by modern standards. The story line is as captivating now as it was then and the acting is so natural and fluid. If you are a Wes Anderson fan you must see this because he nods this direction countless times in his movies. Believe the hype on this one, it is the real deal.… Expand

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