# The Graduate

7 Hacker News commenters recommended The Graduate and 3 criticized it, November 2025 to November 2026. It was recommended in 2 of 13 months.

**Verdict:** Recommended for subtle humor, relatable young leads and how well it captures its era. Critics note it depends on its 1960s context and includes racist material.

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## Cite as

Hacker Approved, "The Graduate", https://hackerapproved.com/p/graduate/ (counts from 1,795,640 Hacker News comments, November 2025 to November 2026).