The Graduate had a dual world premiere in New York City December 20, 1967, at the Coronet Theatre, and at the Lincoln Art Theatre on 57th Street.[3] Its general release began on December 21, 1967.[3]
The Graduate was released on Blu-ray by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment.[37] It was released on DVD by MGM Home Entertainment.[38] In 2016, the film was released by The Criterion Collection with a new 4K digital restoration.[39]
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The Question and Answer section for The Graduate is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
Nichols uses light to focus on the truth... the darkness covers things best left unsaid. In the case of Benjamin, lighting the darkness allows him avoidance.
Mrs. Robinson was an art major, which is ironic because she hates art.
Mrs. Robinson continually turns the light off when pressed to reveal her emotions..... almost as if she is hiding. She turns the light on, however, when angry (jealous?), so that Benjamin is fully aware of that anger.
