The Graduate_
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"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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
The Graduate earned $104.9M worldwide on a $3.0M budget — a 3,398% return on investment.
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Year context
The Graduate was released 59 years ago in 1967.
CAST (20)
Dustin Hoffman
Ben Braddock
Anne Bancroft
Mrs. Robinson
Katharine Ross
Elaine Robinson
Murray Hamilton
Mr. Robinson
William Daniels
Mr. Braddock
Elizabeth Wilson
Mrs. Braddock
Buck Henry
Room Clerk
Brian Avery
Carl Smith
Walter Brooke
Mr. McGuire
Norman Fell
Mr. McCleery
Alice Ghostley
Mrs. Singleman
Marion Lorne
Miss DeWitte
Eddra Gale
Woman on Bus
Frank Baker
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
GB
George Bruggeman
Church Member (uncredited)
GC
Garrett Cassell
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
BD
Buddy Douglas
Hotel Lobby Bellhop (uncredited)
Richard Dreyfuss
Boarding House Resident (uncredited)
Bob Eubanks
The Newlywed Game Host (voice) (uncredited)
Mike Farrell
Hotel Lobby Bellhop (uncredited)
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$3.0M
Budget
$104.9M
Revenue
+3398%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
Lawrence Turman
AWARDS (2)
G
Academy Award for Best Director
1968
WON
B
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
106 min (1h 46m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.6/10 (3,600 votes)
Popularity
6
Budget
$3,000,000
Box Office
$104,945,305
Profit
+$101,945,305
IMDB
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Graduate about?
A disillusioned college graduate finds himself torn between his older lover and her daughter.
How long is The Graduate?
The Graduate has a runtime of 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Who directed The Graduate?
The Graduate was directed by Mike Nichols.
Who stars in The Graduate?
The cast of The Graduate includes Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katharine Ross, Murray Hamilton, William Daniels.
How much did The Graduate make at the box office?
The Graduate earned $104,945,305 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $3,000,000.
What is the rating of The Graduate?
The Graduate has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 3,600 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Romance
Comedy
KEYWORDS (16)
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