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The Oldest Living Graduate

1980·Movie
1h 33min
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some situational comedy and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

History, family, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Henry Fonda stars as Col. J. C. Kincaid, crusty patriarch of a Texas family. Kincaid's weak-willed son Floyd (George Grizzard) wants to get into the old man's good graces so that he can develop the Colonel's vast land ownings. Floyd arranges a city-wide celebration lauding Kincaid as the oldest living graduate of a nearby military academy. The festivities serve only to make the already sour Kincaid even more truculent and miserable. Adapted from Preston Jones' 1974 play and originally telecast live from Dallas' Southern Methodist University on April 7, 1980.
Texas Family SagaCrusty PatriarchFamily ConflictNostalgicSocial CommentaryCharacter-DrivenHistorical SettingSatiricalAdapted from Play

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Oldest Living Graduate legally?

The Oldest Living Graduate is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Oldest Living Graduate worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Oldest Living Graduate?

1 h 33 min

The Oldest Living Graduate runs 1 h 33 min.

What language is The Oldest Living Graduate in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Oldest Living Graduate?

2CAUS

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