Principal cast
Dustin Hoffman as Ben Braddock, Anne Bancroft as Mrs. Robinson, Katharine Ross as Elaine Robinson, Murray Hamilton as Mr. Robinson, and William Daniels as Mr. Braddock
Film 7 of 244 on the Screen Path
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About the film
The Graduate at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1967 film at stop 7 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
A disillusioned college graduate finds himself torn between his older lover and her daughter.
Key craft credits
Robert Surtees (director of photography), Sam O'Steen (editor), Buck Henry (screenplay), Calder Willingham (screenplay), and Richard Sylbert (production design)
- Director
- Mike Nichols
- Release
- 1967-12-21
- Runtime
- 107 minutes
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, and Comedy
- Country
- United States
- Quiz
- 25 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 25 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
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