

American Graffiti
“Where were you in '62?”
A couple of high school graduates spend one final night cruising the strip with their buddies before they go off to college.
Where to watch American Graffiti in United States
Click a service to open American Graffiti there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is American Graffiti streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About American Graffiti
American Graffiti is a 1973 English-language comedy and drama film directed by George Lucas. The cast is led by Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 1600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
American Graffiti was produced by Lucasfilm Ltd., The Coppola Company, and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 11, 1973, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $140 million worldwide.
- Director
- George Lucas
- Writers
- Willard Huyck, George Lucas, Gloria Katz
- Release date
- August 11, 1973
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $140 million
- Production
- Lucasfilm Ltd., The Coppola Company, Universal Pictures
American Graffiti cast & crew
American Graffiti was directed by George Lucas and written by Willard Huyck, George Lucas, and Gloria Katz.
The cast features Richard Dreyfuss as Curt Henderson, Ron Howard as Steve Bolander, Paul Le Mat as John Milner, Charles Martin Smith as Terry 'The Toad' Fields, Cindy Williams as Laurie Henderson, and Candy Clark as Debbie Dunham.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Ron Eveslage and it was produced by Francis Ford Coppola.
Is American Graffiti worth watching?
American Graffiti holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 1,585 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, American Graffiti is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch American Graffiti
In United States, you can stream American Graffiti on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of American Graffiti

Richard Dreyfuss
Curt Henderson

Ron Howard
Steve Bolander

Paul Le Mat
John Milner

Charles Martin Smith
Terry 'The Toad' Fields

Cindy Williams
Laurie Henderson

Candy Clark
Debbie Dunham

Mackenzie Phillips
Carol

Wolfman Jack
XERB Disc Jockey

Bo Hopkins
Joe Young

Manuel Padilla Jr.
Carlos
Beau Gentry
Ants

Harrison Ford
Bob Falfa
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American Graffiti — FAQs
▸Where can I watch American Graffiti in United States?
American Graffiti is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is American Graffiti on Netflix?
Yes — American Graffiti is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is American Graffiti in?
American Graffiti is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is American Graffiti?
American Graffiti runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is American Graffiti rated?
American Graffiti is rated PG. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 1,585 ratings.












