---
title: "Graduation"
year: 2007
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/graduation-2007"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 19203
imdb_id: "tt0475286"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 42
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Graduation (2007) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/graduation-2007

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Graduation is a 2007 American coming-of-age drama that follows four best friends facing the pressure of their final high school days. When a financial crisis hits a family member, the group decides to rob a bank owned by one of their fathers, leading to a series of events that force them to confront their own identities and values.

The film holds cultural interest for its production pedigree, having been made in collaboration with the producers of The Virgin Suicides and Seabiscuit. Its tone balances the lightheartedness of teenage friendship with the tension of a heist, moving at a focused pace that captures the intensity of a life-changing graduation day.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Four high school friends plot a bank robbery to solve a family crisis during their graduation ceremony."

### Why Watch
- Features a collaboration with the producers behind The Virgin Suicides and Seabiscuit.
- Explores the intersection of teenage coming-of-age themes and high-stakes criminal plotting.
- Delivers a compact narrative focused on a single transformative day.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The plot relies on the premise of teenagers attempting a bank robbery during a major public event.
- Tone & Suitability: This film maintains a blend of comedy, crime, and drama with a pacing centered on a single day of events.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #coming-of-age-drama, #heist-comedy, #high-school-stakes, #family-secrets, #day-in-the-life, #teen-crime

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, FlixFling |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Mayer
- **Networks / Studios**: Blueline Films, Blumhouse Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Shannon Lucio** as *Polly Deely*
- **Riley Smith** as *Chauncey Boyd*
- **Christopher Rodriguez Marquette** as *Carl Jenkins*
- **Chris Lowell** as *Tom Jackson*
- **Adam Arkin** as *Dean Deeley*
- **Aimee Garcia** as *Suzy Winters*
- **Robert Haley** as *Doctor*
- **Tommy Lafitte** as *Leroy Dell*
- **Christopher Lowell** as *Tom Jackson*
- **Jennifer Massey** as *Barbara*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Graduation?
Availability varies by region and platform; check your local streaming services or the movie's official page on The Movie Database for current options.

### Q: Is Graduation worth watching?
It is worth watching if you are interested in independent coming-of-age films that incorporate elements of crime and family drama.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
Graduation is classified as a comedy, crime, and drama film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Graduation — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/19203)
- [Graduation (2007) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0475286/fullcredits/)
- [Graduation (2007) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/19203-graduation/cast)
- [Graduation - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graduation)
- [Graduation - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graduation)
- [Home | West Forsyth High School](https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/wfhs/)

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