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8A funny-serious movie with gorgeous cars and colours and an amazing feel for the artefacts of an instantly vanished era.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Graffiti about? 
American Graffiti is a coming-of-age film set in the early 1960s that follows a group of high school friends on their last night before college. The movie features a talented young cast, including Harrison Ford, Richard Dreyfuss, and Ron Howard, and is directed by George Lucas. The story takes place in Modesto, California, and follows the teens as they cruise the streets, attend a sock hop, and engage in various adventures. Along the way, they confront issues of Love, friendship, family, and growing up. With its memorable soundtrack and nostalgic atmosphere American graffiti has become a classic of American cinema.
What movies are similar to American Graffiti?
Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as American Graffiti include Bugsy Malone, Annie Hall, Cooley High, The Sting, Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice, Quiet Days in Clichy.
When was American Graffiti released in theaters?
American Graffiti was released in theaters on August 11, 1973.
