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American Graffiti

1973·Movie·PG·112 min·7.0(1,585)

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.

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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
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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

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Cast of American Graffiti

Richard Dreyfuss

Richard Dreyfuss

Curt Henderson

Ron Howard

Ron Howard

Steve Bolander

Paul Le Mat

Paul Le Mat

John Milner

Charles Martin Smith

Charles Martin Smith

Terry 'The Toad' Fields

Cindy Williams

Cindy Williams

Laurie Henderson

Candy Clark

Candy Clark

Debbie Dunham

Mackenzie Phillips

Mackenzie Phillips

Carol

Wolfman Jack

Wolfman Jack

XERB Disc Jockey

Bo Hopkins

Bo Hopkins

Joe Young

Manuel Padilla Jr.

Manuel Padilla Jr.

Carlos

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Beau Gentry

Ants

Harrison Ford

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.

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