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      American Graffiti

      1973, Comedy/Drama, 1h 50m

      62 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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      One of the most influential of all teen films, American Graffiti is a funny, nostalgic, and bittersweet look at a group of recent high school grads' last days of innocence. Read critic reviews

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      From director George Lucas (Star Wars) and producer Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather), American Graffiti is a classic coming-of-age story set against the 1960s backdrop of hot rods, drive-ins and rock n’ roll. Starring Ron Howard, Richard Dreyfuss, Harrison Ford, Cindy Williams, Mackenzie Phillips and Suzanne Somers in their breakout roles, this nostalgic look back follows a group of teenagers as they cruise the streets on their last summer night before college. Nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, American Graffiti features the howling sounds of Wolfman Jack and an unforgettable soundtrack with songs by Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beach Boys and Bill Haley & His Comets.

      • Rating: PG

      • Genre: Comedy, Drama

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: George Lucas

      • Producer: Francis Ford Coppola, Gary Kurtz

      • Writer: George Lucas, Gloria Katz, Willard Huyck

      • Release Date (Theaters):  wide

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      • Distributor: Universal Pictures

      • Production Co: Lucasfilm Ltd., Universal Pictures, Coppola Company

      • Sound Mix: Surround, Mono

      • Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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      • Jan 15, 2017

        Thankfully there is no where near as much empty headed nostalgia as I had suspected and the ending is quietly sad. A true marvel from Lucas.

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      • Oct 15, 2015

        Proof that George Lucas can direct a great movie that isn't Star Wars or a Sci-Fi flick.

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      • Oct 06, 2013

        My favorite George Lucas film, "American Graffiti" nails youthful nostalgia almost perfectly, with believably charming, yet confused characters, an incredible, almost omnipresent soundtrack, and great car-based visuals which are trance-inducing as well as useful in placing audiences firmly within the strangely familiar world of teenagers in 1962.

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      • Aug 12, 2013

        In 'American Graffiti,' George Lucas effectively captures teenage life before the Vietnam War came about. His episodic approach lends the film a sort of Altman-esque vibe that makes the misadventures of each character feel as genuine as they do. Ron Howard, Richard Dreyfuss, Paul Le Mat and Charles Martin Smith are formidable in their roles and their performances make the ending feel that much more authentic.

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