Film

The Graduate 1967

Directed by Mike Nichols

  • Drama, Romance, Comedy
  • 107 min
  • PG

This is Benjamin. He’s a little worried about his future.

A disillusioned college graduate finds himself torn between his older lover and her daughter.

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