The Graduate

College degree in hand and clueless as to his next move, suburban kid Benjamin Braddock (Dustin Hoffman) finds himself drawn into an illicit affair by older, glamorous family friend Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft). Their brief liaison might have dire consequences, as Benjamin then develops feelings for her daughter, Elaine (Katherine Ross). Mike Nichols’ telling, generation-informing coming-of-age comedy co-stars William Daniels, Murray Hamilton; classic score from Simon and Garfunkel. 106 min.