The Graduate (1967)

Because of how good this film was, especially because of its wonderful cast, it received numerous nominations from the Academy Awards, winning Best Director for Mike Nichols. It has a lot of wow moments, and no doubt people have paused the film on occasion because of them. One scene that stood out among the rest was when Mrs. Robinson’s obsession with Ben took to a different degree — she decided to lock the bachelor in an empty room and remove her clothing.

As for some of the cast members, Dustin Hoffman played the role of Ben Braddock, Anne Bancroft played Mrs. Robinson, and Katharine Ross played Elaine Robinson. The Graduate was released on December 21, 1967, and earned over $105 million worldwide, besting its estimated budget of $3 million.