American Graffiti

Where were you in '62?

1973 • 112 min • Comedy · Drama

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Synopsis

A couple of high school graduates spend one final night cruising the strip with their buddies before they go off to college.

Our family guide

Best from age 12

Movie Knight Score

1614 reviews

100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
70 Audience · 1613 · 49%

On their last summer night before college, a group of high school friends cruise the streets, navigating romances, future plans, and a memorable encounter with a mysterious blonde. This coming-of-age story captures a slice of 1962, small-town America.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 4/10
Romance & sensuality: 3/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Underage drinking and smoking are present
Some mild suggestive behavior
A drag race scene with a crash
Vandalism and minor law-breaking

What it models well

Friendship and loyalty
Coming of age and self-discovery
Embracing change
Love and romance

Talk about it after

Different paths after high school
Dealing with goodbyes and new beginnings
Finding your own way
The role of nostalgia

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Top billed cast

Director: George Lucas • Crew: George Lucas, Gloria Katz, Willard Huyck

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
It's 1962. '50s cool cars, killer music and an all-star cast from before they were stars. The story doesn't really mean anything here, it's all about the ambience of the period. So put on a white T-shirt, slick back your hair and feel young again.
Rob, TMDB Community