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Graduation
The heroes of the story, which takes place in the present, are young people about to graduate. After prom, the fourth-graders escape to a private party, then return to school together for a farewell spree, during which a fire breaks out in the classroom. Due to the style of school investigation, students whose human and personal rights have been repeatedly violated leave the school building without permission during class. They are organized with a huge ambition to change the world together. While graduation only affects them emotionally, the baccalaureate exam turns them into individuals who recognize their individual interests.
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Plot Summary
A shy, working-class college student grapples with his future and his relationships during his final year. He faces pressure from his family to pursue a stable career, while his own aspirations and romantic entanglements pull him in different directions. The film explores themes of identity, class, and the anxieties of impending adulthood.
Critical Reception
Graduation received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its sensitive portrayal of a young man's coming-of-age and the performances of its lead actors. Some found the narrative a bit predictable, but generally, it was seen as a thoughtful drama.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its realistic depiction of college life and the struggles of early adulthood.
The performances, particularly from the lead actors, were often highlighted as a strong point.
Some viewers found the plot to be somewhat conventional for the genre.
Google audience: Audience reception information for 'Graduation (1981)' is not readily available or widely documented on Google user reviews.
Fun Fact
The film marked one of Karen Allen's early roles before her breakout success in 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' the following year.
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