Sign up
Trailer

American Graffiti

1973Movie1 h 52 minPG

ComedyDrama
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic977.5Rotten Tomatoes95%84%

A nostalgic, romantic comedy movie about history and growing up, with standout score and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Where to watch

Set your services

Fingerprint

Not for scares or brutality.

Movies with

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic Period Piece
  • Coming-of-Age Comedy-Drama
  • Iconic Soundtrack
  • Mid-Century Americana
  • Cruising & Car Culture
  • Bittersweet Farewell
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Youthful Freedom
  • Slice of Life

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
George Lucas
Written by
George Lucas, Gloria Katz, Willard Huyck
Produced by
Francis Ford Coppola
Music by
George Lucas, Walter Murch, James Nelson

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 11, 1973 · 1 h 52 min · PG

Released
August 11, 1973
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$777,000
Box office
$140 million
Available in
81 countries

Tropes

Author Avatar, Unbuilt Trope, 20 Minutes into the Past +9

  • Author Avatar
  • Unbuilt Trope
  • 20 Minutes into the Past
  • Irony
  • Watch the Paint Job
  • Wham Line
  • Teacher/Student Romance
  • Malt Shop
  • Fake Band
  • Based on a True Story
  • Creator Cameo
  • Shrouded in Myth

12 of 86 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream American Graffiti?"

Questions about American Graffiti

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream American Graffiti?

YouTube TV

In the United States, American Graffiti streams on YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is American Graffiti worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 97). Critics rate it higher (96 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is there a sequel to American Graffiti?

  1. American Graffiti (1973)
  2. More American Graffiti (1979)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by More American Graffiti (1979).

Is American Graffiti okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will American Graffiti make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch American Graffiti?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does American Graffiti use?

Author AvatarUnbuilt Trope20 Minutes into the PastIronyWatch the Paint JobWham LineTeacher/Student RomanceMalt ShopFake BandBased on a True StoryCreator CameoShrouded in Mythand 74 more

TV Tropes lists 86 tropes for it, including Author Avatar, Unbuilt Trope, and 20 Minutes into the Past.