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Edited into
Visions of Light (1992)
Comic Relief (1997) (TV)
 -  Edited into a spoof with Anne Robinson
Referenced in
"The Saint: Portrait of Brenda (#6.19)" (1969)
 -  Simon Templar drives past a cinema sign advertising the film.
Raquel! (1970) (TV)
 -  Raquel performs The Sound of Silence
The Strawberry Statement (1970)
 -  After she seduces him with (what the viewers see as quick flashes of) her large breasts, Simon asks the Filing Room Girl if she saw that film, but she simply says no and proceeds with her actions
Little Big Man (1970)
 -  The famouse scene with Hoffmann and Bancroft, where she ist undressing her stockings, is repeated with Hoffmann and Dunaway.
On Location: Dustin Hoffman (1971)
There's Always Vanilla (1971)
Three on a Meathook (1972)
Hungry Wives (1972)
40 Carats (1973)
 -  OK, it's been over 30 years since I've seen this film, but I still remember Gene Kelly mocking Liv Ullmann (they're divorced from each other) as "Mrs. Robinson" when he finds out about his ex-wife's romance with Edward Albert.
Confessions of a Window Cleaner (1974)
"Fantasy Island: Reunion/Anniversary (#1.13)" (1978)
 -  mentioned by members of the Honeybees
"Saturday Night Live: Buck Henry/Sun Ra (#3.20)" (1978)
 -  Title mentioned in superimposed text running under Buck Henry's monologue
A Small Circle of Friends (1980)
 -  Brad Davis and Karen Allen leave the Orson Welles Cinema in Cambridge after seeing The Graduate. They discuss the film briefly.
My Tutor (1983)
 -  The advice regarding "computerchips" references the "plastics" advice from The Graduate
Valley Girl (1983)
 -  Hinted at by Mrs. Brent when trying to seduce Skip by the pool.
"Family Ties: The Graduate (#2.20)" (1984)
 -  title reference
Ghost Busters (1984)
Next of Kin (1984)
Asik oldum (1985)
"Who's the Boss?: The Graduate (#2.11)" (1985)
 -  title reference
"The Facts of Life: The Graduate (#7.23)" (1986)
 -  title reference
Modern Girls (1986)
 -  In both films, a naive male character is given a secret word, and the word in both cases is "plastics."
"Night Court: Here's to You, Mrs. Robinson (#4.20)" (1987)
 -  Song in title in movie
The Secret of My Succe$s (1987)
 -  Older woman seduces younger man with similar style.
The Witches of Eastwick (1987)
"Charles in Charge: The Undergraduate (#2.26)" (1987)
 -  title reference
"Perfect Strangers: The Graduate (#3.19)" (1988)
 -  title reference
Mystery Train (1989)
 -  When Jun and Mitsuko kiss at one point, Mitsuko still has cigarette smoke in her mouth, á la Mrs. Robinson in the Graduate.
"Freddy's Nightmares: Safe Sex (#1.22)" (1989)
 -  Re-creation of the famous through-the-legs shot of Mrs. Robinson seducing Hoffman
"Northern Exposure: Goodbye to All That (#2.1)" (1991)
 -  Ed tells Joel to pursue Elaine like Dustin Hoffman does...which he later does in a dream sequence.
"Full House: The Graduates (#4.25)" (1991)
 -  Title Reference
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Cave Dwellers (#4.1)" (1991)
 -  Crow: Plastics.
The Player (1992)
 -  In the opening shot, Buck Henry (who wrote the screenplay to "The Graduate") pitches a sequel set 25 years later in which Ben and Elaine are married and living with Mrs. Robinson, who has had a stroke.
"Wings: Say It Ain't So, Joe (#3.21)" (1992)
 -  Helen asks Ty if he's seen the movie.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Magic Sword (#5.11)" (1992)
 -  Servo: Elaine!
"The Ben Stiller Show: With Rob Morrow (#1.7)" (1992)
 -  Mentioned by Rob Morrow
Used People (1992)
The 65th Annual Academy Awards (1993) (TV)
Wayne's World 2 (1993)
Straight to One (1994)
 -  characters talk about it
Spanking the Monkey (1994)
Sunny Side Up (1994)
"Roseanne: David vs. Goliath (#6.15)" (1994)
 -  the scene over the end credits is a direct reference to "The Graduate" - Jackie plays Mrs. Robinson for David
"The Nanny: Stop the Wedding, I Want to Get Off (#1.16)" (1994)
 -  Fran mimics the church scene with Benjamin yelling "Elaine".
Pulp Fiction (1994)
 -  The popping toaster at the end of the sequence where Ben Braddock tells his parents about his wedding plans is referenced in scene where Butch kills Vincent. Also, Jules' "Believe it now!" dialogue is inspired by dialogue from this film.
"Seinfeld: The Hamptons (#5.20)" (1994)
 -  A character mentions Mrs. Robinson who is a character from The Graduate
Barcelona (1994)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Starfighters (#7.12)" (1994)
 -  Mike: Mrs. Robinson, are you trying to seduce me?
"Northern Exposure: The Graduate (#6.17)" (1995)
 -  title reference
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Samson vs. the Vampire Women (#7.24)" (1995)
 -  "Mr. Wrestler, are you trying to seduce me?"
To Die For (1995)
"Saturday Night Live: Bob Saget/TLC (#20.19)" (1995)
 -  Video box on shelf in Karl's Video Store
"Married with Children: The Undergraduate (#9.28)" (1995)
 -  title reference
"Living Single: Grumpy Old Man (#3.4)" (1995)
 -  Khadijah says she is looking forward to turning 30 because of "20-year-old men looking for Mrs. Robinson."
"Freakazoid!: The Chip: Part 2/Freakazoid Is History (#1.7)" (1995)
 -  A take from the movie is shown during the Quantum Freak montage opening.
Beautiful Girls (1996)
Bottle Rocket (1996)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Incredible Melting Man (#8.4)" (1996)
 -  "Oh god, no Mrs. Robinson"
The Birdcage (1996)
 -  Albert returns to the apartment only to get his toothbrush, as he says it is all he'll need where he is going. In The Graduate (also directed by Mike Nichols), Benjamin's only piece of luggage is a toothbrush when he stays at the hotel for the first time (with Mrs. Robinson).
Mother (1996/II)
"The Nanny: The Cradle Robbers (#4.2)" (1996)
 -  Maxwell refers to Fran as "Mrs. Robinson" in reference to her dating a younger man.
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Prince of Space (#9.16)" (1997)
 -  Mike: Mrs. Robinson, are you trying to seduce me?
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Horror of Party Beach (#9.17)" (1997)
 -  Crow hums the song Mrs. Robinson.
Suicide Kings (1997)
Slaves to the Underground (1997)
 -  Ca. 3 minutes into the film, Shelly talks about the film and says, that it's her mother's favorite movie.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Time Chasers (#9.21)" (1997)
 -  Nick: "Mr. Robertson..." Crow: "Are you trying to seduce me?"
Jackie Brown (1997)
 -  The opening shot of Pam Grier moving along an airport conveyor belt is a direct lift from the opening shot from this film.
"Dawson's Creek: Pilot (#1.1)" (1998)
 -  Tamara: Where would I find The Graduate?
The Wedding Singer (1998)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Phantom Planet (#10.2)" (1998)
 -  Mike: Plastics, Benjamin.
Six Days Seven Nights (1998)
Rushmore (1998)
The Yearbook: An 'Animal House' Reunion (1998) (V)
Fallout 2: A Post-Nuclear Role-Playing Game (1998) (VG)
"That '70s Show: Thanksgiving (#1.9)" (1998)
 -  Hyde mentions it.
Playing by Heart (1998)
Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1 (1999) (TV)
 -  Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1 features many clips and references from movie and television history.
Staring at Headlights (1999)
The Killer Eye (1999)
 -  "Whoa Miss Grady, are you trying to seduce us?"
Cruel Intentions (1999)
Never Been Kissed (1999)
The Virgin Suicides (1999)
 -  Trip Fontaine floating on the pool like Ben Braddock
Dogma (1999)
 -  "Sir, are you trying to seduce me?"
American Pie (1999)
 -  The scene beteween Finch and Mrs. Stiffler is a direct reference.
Runaway Bride (1999)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Diabolik (#11.13)" (1999)
 -  Mike: Sir, are you trying to seduce me?
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Wanderlust (#1.5)" (1999)
 -  Munch mentions Mrs. Robinson
Amore a prima vista (1999)
Voodoo Academy (2000) (V)
 -  "Are you trying to seduce me, Mrs. Bouvier?"
O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)
Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The Early Years (1955-1970) (2000) (TV)
Loser (2000)
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Into the Woods (#5.10)" (2000)
 -  Buffy: "Are you planning to seduce me, Mr. Finn?"
Donnie Darko (2001)
"Dawson's Creek: The Graduate (#4.22)" (2001)
 -  title reference
Ghost World (2001)
American Pie 2 (2001)
 -  a revamped version of "Mrs. Robinson" is heard towards the end of the movie.
Going the Distance: Remembering 'Marathon Man' (2001) (V)
"Family Guy: The Kiss Seen Around the World (#3.8)" (2001)
 -  dustin hoffman interview
The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra (2001)
 -  copies famous camera under leg shot of Anne Bancroft and Dustin Hoffman
The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
 -  The shots filmed beneath the surface of a pool directly reference 'The Graduate'.
Orange County (2002)
Secretary (2002)
Tadpole (2002)
Film School Confidential (2002)
40 Days and 40 Nights (2002)
Van Wilder (2002)
"Gilmore Girls: Lorelai's Graduation Day (#2.21)" (2002)
 -  Christopher gives Lorelai a gift basket that includes a DVD copy of the film.
Punch-Drunk Love (2002)
Sweet Sixteen (2002/I)
Igby Goes Down (2002)
The Guru (2002)
 -  Alludes to the cliché of Dustin Hoffman banging on the glass at the wedding.
Moonlight Mile (2002)
"Angel: Deep Down (#4.1)" (2002)
 -  Lilah: "Looks like Connor's gonna need someone who cares, like a big sister...or...a Mrs Robinson, if that's what he's into."
"I'm Alan Partridge: Never Say Alan Again (#2.4)" (2002)
 -  Alan quotes the line "Are you trying to seduce me?" as a reference to the film.
The Making of 'The Producers' (2002) (V)
 -  mentioned once
Dot the I (2003)
 -  A scene of that movie is mentioned (the one in the wedding)
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003)
 -  referenced as part of the documentary
Detective Fiction (2003)
 -  characters talk about his girlfried being like the girl in the graduate
Old School (2003)
 -  The song that play in Frank's dream and when he falls into the pool is the intro song to The Graduare with Dustin Hoffman
Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt (2003) (TV)
 -  Burt mentions he was offered the lead in this film
Hope Springs (2003)
 -  When Mandy undresses, there's a shot of Colin through the arch of her leg, echoing the famous shot from "The Graduate," which was also based on a Charles Webb novel. The Beginning of the movie is a reference to the movie as well when Colin Ware walkes through the airport just like Ben Braddock did.
Goldfish Memory (2003)
 -  Tom bangs on the window in one of the closing scenes, in a comedic moment that is meant to echo a similar scene in the Graduate
Kærlighed ved første hik 3 - Anja efter Viktor (2003)
Valley Girl: 20 Totally Tubular Years Later (2003) (V)
Lost in Translation (2003)
Love Actually (2003)
 -  The scene when Sam bangs on the glass and yells "Joanna!"
"Hope & Faith: The Un-Graduate (#1.3)" (2003)
 -  title reference
Klais? (2003)
Garden State (2004)
 -  overhead shot at the very end of the movie of Zach's friend floating in the pool on an air mattress, just like the shots of Benjamin in The Graduate
"Gilmore Girls: A Family Matter (#4.12)" (2004)
 -  Lorelai implies that Jason is seeing both her and her mother, asking if her mother is his Mrs. Robinson.
The Making of 'Runaway Jury' (2004) (V)
 -  mentioned once
101 Biggest Celebrity Oops (2004) (TV)
 -  Actors turn down roles: Doris Day - "The Graduate"
"Teen Titans: Betrothed (#3.3)" (2004)
 -  Robin rushes to Starfire's wedding and shouts her name from a balcony to stop the ceremony, just as Benjamin did for Elaine.
Saving Face (2004)
 -  Ma (in wedding dress) in back of bus with Wil is homage to Elaine (in wedding dress) in back of bus with Ben
Red Dust (2004)
 -  after an intense scene, the main character jumps in a pool and sinks to the bottom to get away from the world
Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude (2004) (VG)
 -  There is a character in the game called "Mrs. Robensenito", who is based on 'Mrs. Robinson' from "The Graduate" movie.
"Veronica Mars: An Echolls Family Christmas (#1.10)" (2004)
 -  "Here's to you, Mrs. Echolls."
Inside Deep Throat (2005)
 -  Billboard.
"The West Wing: Things Fall Apart (#6.21)" (2005)
 -  Josh mentions Mrs. Robinson after Will confesses to a childhood crush on the mom from Eight is Enough.
Tweek City (2005)
 -  "You came runnin' to me like that chick in 'The Graduate'."
The Long Weekend (2005)
 -  Scene with Ed and neighbor in back of bus based on final shot of The Gratuate
"Gilmore Girls: The UnGraduate (#6.3)" (2005)
 -  title reference
Movie Music Mania (2005) (TV)
 -  Referenced by name
"Jeopardy!: (#22.67)" (2005)
 -  correct response in "You're Just 'Gr'eat" category
"To kokkino domatio: Mia Kyriaki meta (#1.15)" (2006)
 -  dialogue
"Jeopardy!: (#22.94)" (2006)
 -  referenced in clue in "Hit Songs" Final Jeopardy! category
Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector (2006)
Salvador (Puig Antich) (2006)
 -  One character mentions this film.
50 Films to See Before You Die (2006) (TV)
 -  A clip from The Player shown where a man pitches a sequel to The Graduate.
Bobby (2006)
 -  The characters discuss Anne Bancroft's nude scenes in The Graduate.
The Connecticut Poop Movie (2006)
 -  "Are you trying to seduce me?"
Outsourced (2006)
 -  line quoted
Starter for 10 (2006)
 -  Poster on the wall
Bully (2006) (VG)
 -  The game has a challenge called, "Here's to you, Ms. Phillips."
"CSI: NY: And Here's to You, Mrs. Azrael (#3.9)" (2006)
 -  Title refers to the Simon and Garfunkel song "Mrs. Robinson" used in the movie.
The Holiday (2006)
 -  Miles picks up the DVD and performs the theme at Blockbuster
"The War at Home: Cork Screwed! (#2.9)" (2006)
 -  After Larry has told the he has a relationship with an "older woman" Dave refers to her as "Mrs. Robinson", the female lead character in The Graduate.
"Rules of Engagement: Kids (#1.5)" (2007)
 -  Russell: "It's great to see you, Constance ... or, should I call you Mrs Robinson?"
Street Racer (2007)
 -  dialogue lifted from a scene in the graduate
I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007)
 -  "Mrs. Robinson, you're trying to seduce me."
"TV Land Confidential: Movies (#2.2)" (2007)
 -  publicity still
"Private Screenings: Norman Jewison" (2007)
 -  Norman Jewison mentions title as nominee for Best Picture Oscar.
Days of Darkness (2007/I)
 -  "Are you trying to seduce me, Mr. Turner?"
"The Simpsons: Homer of Seville (#19.2)" (2007)
 -  When Julia and Homer are alone in the living room, she undresses and Homer can be seen between her legs, she gives the same speech as Mrs. Robinson saying that he can have her at anytime he wants
Dan in Real Life (2007)
 -  Banging on a large glass window in protest of a kiss
"The Bachelor: (#12.6)" (2008)
 -  Amanda mentions Mrs. Robinson and this film when talking about her "Mom"
"Shark: Bar Fight (#2.13)" (2008)
 -  "One word, Benjamin: Plastics."
"The Great L.A. Pretenders: Meet the Pretenders (#1.1)" (2008)
 -  The first lines in the series are the same first lines from The Graduate (1967), over shots of a plane flying towards and above Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, LAX, you can hear the voice of the pilot saying, quote: "Ladies and gentlemen, we are about to begin our decent into Los Angeles..."
"Gossip Girl: The Dark Night (#2.3)" (2008)
 -  Vanessa tells Nate she is not comfortable with him seeing both her and "Mrs. Robinson"
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: (#7.48)" (2008)
 -  Included in a $4,000 question
"Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America: Would Ya Hit a Guy with Glasses?: Nerds, Jerks & Oddballs (#1.1)" (2009)
 -  Still is shown.
Shrink (2009)
 -  Jeremy has a poster of this film and Jemma goes to watch it in the beginning of the film.
"Gossip Girl: The Age of Dissonance (#2.18)" (2009)
 -  Gossip Girl calls Rachel "Mrs. Robinson" in reference to her tryst with Dan.
"The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Fast & Furious/Adventureland/Sugar (#1.6)" (2009)
 -  Ellen says Adventureland is 'The Graduate for the people that liked Juno'
Coasting (2010)
 -  Story was inspired by The Graduate and references to it are made throughout the film.
Features
"The Newlywed Game" (1966)
 -  Playing on the Robinsons' TV when Benjamin arrives for his date with Elaine
Featured in
The 40th Annual Academy Awards (1968) (TV)
The 53rd Annual Academy Awards (1981) (TV)
Purple Haze (1983)
 -  Matt and Kitty see this film at the local theater.
Precious Images (1986)
Used People (1992)
Homeward Bound (1994) (TV)
100 Years of Comedy (1997) (V)
 -  "Mrs. Robinson, you're trying to seduce me" clip shown.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: America's Greatest Movies (1998) (TV)
 -  This film is #7 on the list.
"Zomergasten: (#11.4)" (1998)
 -  A fragment of this film is shown in this episode
The Other Sister (1999)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Laughs: America's Funniest Movies (2000) (TV)
 -  This film is #9 on the list.
Without Charlie (2001)
The Flamingo Rising (2001) (TV)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories (2002) (TV)
 -  This film is #52 on the list.
Reel Radicals: The Sixties Revolution in Film (2002) (TV)
A Decade Under the Influence (2003)
Sex at 24 Frames Per Second (2003) (V)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies (2004) (TV)
 -  The song "Mrs. Robinson" is #6 on the list.
Masters of Production: The Hidden Art of Hollywood (2004) (TV)
 -  Discusses Production Design
"X-Rated" (2004)
 -  footage shown
Meu Tio Matou um Cara (2004)
 -  Two characters hold the "Graduate" DVD.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movie Quotes: America's Greatest Quips, Comebacks and Catchphrases (2005) (TV)
 -  The quotes "Plastics." and "Mrs. Robinson, you're trying to seduce me. Aren't you?" are #42 and #63 on the list.
"Gilmore Girls: Fight Face (#6.2)" (2005)
 -  Rory watches the film. The scene with Dustin Hoffman scuba diving in a pool can be seen.
Movie Music Mania (2005) (TV)
 -  Clips are shown
Rumor Has It... (2005)
 -  scene set in movie theater showing The Graduate
Coming Attractions: The History of the Movie Trailer (2006)
 -  Part or all of the trailer is shown and discussed.
"Best! Movies! Ever!: Weddings (#1.1)" (2006)
 -  clips are featured to illustrate the best movie wedding scenes
I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007)
 -  Rosie watches it on TV
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: 10th Anniversary Edition (2007) (TV)
 -  This film is #17 on the list.
"20 to 1: Sexiest Movie Moments (#5.3)" (2007)
 -  Clips shown in a segment on Mrs. Robinson's seduction scene.
"Yperoha plasmata: Ton grammaton kai ton teknon (#1.13)" (2008)
 -  some scenes
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-02-22)" (2008)
 -  Clips of this film are shown during the interview with Jeanne Wolf about the film career of Doris Day (she was the original choice to play Mrs. Robinson).
(500) Days of Summer (2009)
 -  Tom and Summer watch the film
Spoofed in
Jack Benny's Bag (1968) (TV)
Crimen imperfecto (1970)
 -  The famous "leg" shot is spoofed here.
Tomboy (1983)
 -  An erotic version of Mrs. Robinson who starts her seduction by plain out breaking into her younger neighbor's house and bedroom and forcing herself on him
Urusei Yatsura 1: Onri yû (1983)
 -  The scene where Lum interrupts Ataru's forced marriage by pounding on the window of the church and shouting "Darling" is a nod to the iconic and often-parodied wedding sequence in The Graduate.
Nice 'n' Tight (1985)
 -  Mrs. Robinson as an aunt who gets her younger nephew in his sleep
"Saturday Night Live: Matthew Broderick/The Sugarcubes (#14.2)" (1988)
 -  Spoofed in cold opening
The Secret of Monkey Island (1990) (VG)
 -  Guybrush crashes Elaine and LeChuck's wedding and shouts "Elaine!" as they are about to exchange vows.
"The Simpsons: One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish (#2.11)" (1991)
 -  The wedding scene: Homer runs to his house and stops outside in front the window and yells "Margie".
"The Simpsons: Lisa's Substitute (#2.19)" (1991)
 -  "Mrs. Krabappel, you're trying to seduce me." The famous "through the woman's legs" camera angle is spoofed. Additionally, in both cases, the seductee is played by Dustin Hoffman.
Wayne's World 2 (1993)
Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (1994)
"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: M Is for the Many Things She Gave Me (#4.22)" (1994)
 -  Based on "older woman trying to seduce younger man" premise. Names are similar as well - "Mrs Robertson/Mrs Robinson"
"The Simpsons: Lady Bouvier's Lover (#5.21)" (1994)
 -  Grampa appears at an upstairs booth in the church during Mrs. Bouvier's wedding and yells "MRS BOVIER!!!" whilst banging the glass to try and stop it, exactly like the famous scene in this movie.
"The Critic: Uneasy Rider (#1.12)" (1994)
 -  in a flashback, Jay gets advice in a parody of the "Plastics" scene
"Ned and Stacey: Here's to You, Mrs. Binder (#1.7)" (1995)
 -  Ned has an affair with an older woman
Kingpin (1996)
Mother (1996/II)
Chasing Amy (1997)
"The Nanny: From Flushing with Love (#5.10)" (1997)
 -  Fran strikes a pose reminiscent of Mrs. Robinson, and asks Dr. Miller if he thinks she's trying to seduce him.
Infidelity (1998) (V)
"Daria: Write Where It Hurts (#2.13)" (1998)
 -  Daria's story of Kevin running away with Jane spoofs the end of The Graduate
Rushmore (1998)
A Night at the Roxbury (1998)
 -  Silent yelling at the wedding interuption
The Other Sister (1999)
The Out-of-Towners (1999)
American Pie (1999)
 -  Scene where Stifler's Mom seduces Paul Finch is virtually identical to that of Anne Bancroft with Dustin Hoffman
Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999)
 -  Scene in Deuce Bigalow with Schneider and Thomas clearly spoof of scene in The Graduate with Bancroft and Hoffman at hotel where it's Hoffman's first time.
Asia Is in Too Deep (2000) (V)
The 72nd Annual Academy Awards (2000) (TV)
 -  Billy Crystal's Opening Skit
The Ladies Man (2000)
Tomcats (2001)
 -  The wedding scene from the graduate is spoofed
Shrek (2001)
Legally Blonde (2001)
Bubble Boy (2001)
 -  Jimmy crashes the wedding in a church with a glass facade.
Era mia madre (2002) (V)
 -  An erotic variation in which the mother is more harassing with her seduction
Van Wilder (2002)
 -  "Are you trying to seduce me?"
Gay Propaganda (2002)
 -  the segment featuring lesbian characters
Old School (2003)
"The King of Queens: S'Poor House (#5.17)" (2003)
 -  Spoofing that famous shot when Hoffman (here Arthur) is seen through between woman legs in stockings.
"Family Guy: When You Wish Upon a Weinstein (#3.22)" (2003)
 -  The entire wedding sequence at the end of the film.
Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
 -  Running "slowly" along desolate road to get to love interest in time
Shrek 2 (2004)
 -  Shrek bangs on the glass and screams "Fiona" much like Benjamin at the end of the Graduate yelling "Elaine" while banging on the glass in the church
"Tripping the Rift: Emasculating Chode (#1.11)" (2004)
 -  Mrs Bobo tries to seduce 'Benjamin' Whip
"Robson Arms: Sweet City Woman (#1.6)" (2005)
 -  In one scene, Nick is banging on a window yellling for Elaine, much like the wedding scene in the movie.
Little Manhattan (2005)
The Emperor's New Groove 2: Kronk's New Groove (2005) (V)
 -  A shot of Kronk through Yzma's tail early in the film parodies the shot of Ben through Mrs. Robinson's leg in the "You're trying to seduce me" scene of The Graduate.
Another Gay Movie (2006)
 -  (old man says this to young man) "Are you trying to seduce me?"
Keeping Up with the Steins (2006)
 -  a kid (also named Benjamin) jumps in a pool to escape his dad and grandpa's arguing but they see him and think he's drowning
Shrek the Third (2007)
 -  When the Ugly Stepsister attempts to block a group of guards, she reveals one leg to seduce them. That pose is the infamous scene from 'The Graduate' immortalized on its poster, DVD/VHS, etc.
I'm Not There. (2007)
 -  In the small town, a midget dressed as a bellboy greets Billy, calling him Mr. Gladstone.
Bee Movie (2007)
 -  The swimming pool scene where Barry contemplates his future
Filth and Wisdom (2008)
 -  "Mrs. Goldfarb, are you trying to seduce me?"
Beethoven's Big Break (2008) (V)
 -  crazy credits: poster "The Gradumutt - Nominated for 7 Dogcademy Awards"

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