"The Graduate" is a 1967 film directed by Mike Nichols, based on the novel by Charles Webb. The story follows a recent college graduate, Benjamin Braddock, played by Dustin Hoffman, who is uncertain about his future. He becomes involved in an affair with an older woman, Mrs. Robinson, portrayed by Anne Bancroft, which complicates his life further. As Benjamin navigates his feelings and societal expectations, he also finds himself drawn to Mrs. Robinson's daughter, Elaine. The film explores themes of alienation, identity, and the challenges of adulthood, making it a significant cultural touchstone of the 1960s.