The Graduate (1967)

Plot Summary

Based on the novel by Charles Webb, it follows the story of Benjamin, a recent college graduate who feels disillusioned and uncertain about his future despite having received a privileged education. He becomes involved in a complicated love triangle involving a married woman, Mrs. Robinson, and her daughter Elaine. The film is famous for its iconic soundtrack with songs by Simon & Garfunkel that complete the story, as well as being a classic with one of the most powerful endings in film history.

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Awards

BAFTA Awards (1969)

BAFTA Film Award 1969

Winner

Best Film Editing

Sam O'Steen

BAFTA Film Award 1969

Winner

Best Screenplay

Calder Willingham Buck Henry

BAFTA Film Award 1969

Winner

Best Film

Mike Nichols

BAFTA Film Award 1969

Winner

Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles

Dustin Hoffman

BAFTA Film Award 1969

Winner

Best Direction

Mike Nichols

Golden Globes, USA (1968)

Golden Globe 1968

Winner

Most Promising Newcomer - Male

Dustin Hoffman

Golden Globe 1968

Winner

Most Promising Newcomer - Female

Katharine Ross

Golden Globe 1968

Winner

Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical

Golden Globe 1968

Nominated

Best Screenplay

Buck Henry Calder Willingham

Academy Awards, USA (1968)

Oscar 1968

Nominated

Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium

Calder Willingham Buck Henry

Oscar 1968

Nominated

Best Picture

Lawrence Turman

Oscar 1968

Nominated

Best Cinematography

Robert Surtees