Graduation (2007 film)

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Graduation is a 2007 American coming-of-age drama directed by Michael Mayer. The story follows four suburban Pittsburgh high school friends—Carl (Chris Marquette), Polly (Shannon Lucio), Chauncey (Riley Smith), and Jackson (Chris Lowell)—as they near graduation. Polly and Chauncey are dating; Carl needs a date for prom; Jackson wonders about his future.

When Carl’s mother needs $100,000 for surgery, Polly proposes robbing her father’s bank as a way to fund the operation, using graduation as a perfect alibi. The plan gets complicated as Carl falls for a bank teller named Suzi and Polly falls for Jackson. Amid an unexpected hostage crisis, the friends confront who they are and what they want.

Production notes: The film was shot in 2005 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, with additional scenes at North Hills Senior High School. It was made in collaboration with producers of The Virgin Suicides and Seabiscuit. It was released theatrically on May 2, 2008 (limited release) and on DVD on May 13, 2008.

Cast:
- Chris Lowell as Jackson
- Chris Marquette as Carl
- Riley Smith as Chauncey
- Shannon Lucio as Polly

Running time: 89 minutes
Language: English
Reception: As of 2020, Graduation had a 0% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on six reviews.