Graduation
Synopsis
Four best friends, about to graduate from high school, must find a way to raise money to help a family member in need. When one of them discovers her banker father having an affair, the foursome plots to rob his bank during graduation ceremonies. When things don't go according to plan, they end up learning more about themselves in one day than they ever did in school.
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Graduation Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-01-28
Top Cast
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Shannon Lucio
Polly Deely
Riley Smith
Chauncey Boyd
Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
Carl Jenkins
Chris Lowell
Tom Jackson
Adam Arkin
Dean Deeley
Aimee Garcia
Suzy Winters
Robert Haley
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Tommy Lafitte
Leroy Dell
Christopher Lowell
Tom Jackson
Jennifer Massey
Barbara
Jeff Monahan
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Alice Eisner
Kitchen Server
Brandon Hanson
Derek
Huey Lewis
Mike
Blake Baxendell
Badboy
Larry John Meyers
Detective Hale
Maryanne Nagel
Chauncey's Mom
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Mayer
- Screenplay & Story
- D. Cory Turner
- Original Score
- Brian Ralston
- Original Title
- Graduation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Blueline Films, Blumhouse Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Mayer
D. Cory Turner, Michael Mayer
Brian Ralston
Matthew Uhry
Jason Blum, Robin Bradford
Department Leadership Roster
D. Cory Turner
Screenplay
Robin Bradford
Producer
Michael Mayer
Director
Matthew Uhry
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Graduation
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What is Graduation about?
Four best friends, about to graduate from high school, must find a way to raise money to help a family member in need. When one of them discovers her banker father having an affair, the foursome plots to rob his bank during graduation ceremonies. When things don't go according to plan, they end up learning more about themselves in one day than they ever did in school.
Who directed Graduation?
Graduation was directed by Michael Mayer.
Who stars in Graduation?
The principal cast of Graduation includes Shannon Lucio, Riley Smith, Christopher Rodriguez Marquette, Chris Lowell, Adam Arkin.
When was Graduation released and how long is it?
Graduation was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Graduation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Graduation was composed by Brian Ralston.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Graduation?
Graduation holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).