The Graduates
“Careful, we don't want to learn from this...”
Synopsis
Four friends head to Senior Week in Ocean City, Maryland, to celebrate high school graduation.
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The Graduates (Official Trailer, 2011)
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-02-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 21, 2010
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$96K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$300K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.13x
+$204K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryan Gielen
- Original Title
- The Graduates
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $96K
- Worldwide Gross
- $300K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryan Gielen
Department Leadership Roster
Ryan Gielen
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Graduates
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Graduates about?
Four friends head to Senior Week in Ocean City, Maryland, to celebrate high school graduation.
Who directed The Graduates?
The Graduates was directed by Ryan Gielen.
Who stars in The Graduates?
The principal cast of The Graduates includes Rob Bradford, Blake Merriman, Nick Vergara, Mike Pennacchio, Josh Folan.
When was The Graduates released and how long is it?
The Graduates was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Graduates?
The Graduates had a reported production budget of $96K and grossed $300K at the worldwide box office (3.13 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Graduates?
The Graduates holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).