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The Graduate

Loved the vibe? Here are ten films that hit similar notes—with match scores, reasons to watch, and where to stream in the US.

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Why people love it

The Graduate works as a drama movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The drama and romance blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 46m · ★ 7.6

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    1.The Lobster (2015)

    7.0 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 59m

    Why you'll love it

    The filmmakers behind The Lobster (2015) clearly understood what makes drama work — the same quality that keeps The Graduate rewatchable. Expect the same funny rhythm, executed with a fresh angle.

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    • HBO Max
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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    2.Café Society (2016)

    6.4 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    Café Society (2016) is the kind of film The Graduate fans discover and immediately send to their group chat. The drama overlap is real, but it's the funny emotional pull that seals the recommendation.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    3.Licorice Pizza (2021)

    7.0 · Drama · Comedy · Romance · 2h 13m

    Why you'll love it

    Licorice Pizza shares The Graduate's gift for drama — the 2021 film delivers romance without overstaying its welcome. Consider it required viewing once you've finished rewatching your first pick.

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    • Netflix
    • Peacock Premium
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    • Peacock Premium Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
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    4.The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996)

    6.7 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 2h 6m

    Why you'll love it

    Much of what makes The Graduate compelling — the drama, the romance — shows up in The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that funny storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.

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    • Netflix
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
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    5.It Ends with Us (2024)

    6.9 · Drama · Romance · 2h 11m

    Why you'll love it

    The drama energy of The Graduate is alive in It Ends with Us (2024), filtered through a different story but the same emotional register. It earns its place on this list with a bittersweet payoff that rivals the original pick.

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    • Netflix
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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    6.Materialists (2025)

    6.4 · Romance · Drama · 1h 56m

    Why you'll love it

    Materialists (2025) operates in the same drama as The Graduate, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The bittersweet payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    7.Last Year at Marienbad (1961)

    7.4 · Drama · Romance · 1h 35m

    Why you'll love it

    Last Year at Marienbad (1961) belongs to the same conversation as The Graduate — both anchor their drama in romance emotion that doesn't let go. The bittersweet undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    • Darkroom
    • Kino Film Collection
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
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    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
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    8.Corpse Bride (2005)

    7.6 · Romance · Fantasy · Animation · 1h 17m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Graduate's romance stayed with you, Corpse Bride (2005) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The fantasy through-line is the real common thread between them.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    9.Changeling (2008)

    7.6 · Crime · Drama · Mystery · 2h 21m

    Why you'll love it

    Where The Graduate excels in drama, Changeling (2008) doubles down on crime to comparable effect. The tonal similarities run deep enough that watching both back-to-back feels intentional.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
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    10.Roma (2018)

    7.6 · Drama · 2h 15m

    Why you'll love it

    Roma (2018) is the natural next step after The Graduate: same drama DNA, different perspective. The tense streak and craft elevate it well above a simple genre exercise.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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FAQ

What should I watch after The Graduate?
Try The Lobster, Café Society, Licorice Pizza—each shares DNA with The Graduate while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Graduate?
The Graduate (1967) is best described as Drama, Romance, Comedy. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Graduate worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.6/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this drama lane.

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