Graduate First (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 1978, Graduate First is a drama and romance film directed by Maurice Pialat, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. A slice of life of a group of young working class friends in a Northern French village coming to the end of their school years and embarking upon adult life. The film follows the choices and decisions made for their futures.
Who’s in it. Graduate First stars Sabine Haudepin as Élisabeth, Philippe Marlaud as Philippe, Annick Alane as The mother and Michel Caron as The father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Graduate First has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cohen Media Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Graduate First page.
If you liked it. Fans of Graduate First tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Graduate First (1978)?
- In US, Graduate First is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Graduate First worth watching?
- Graduate First holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Graduate First?
- Graduate First stars Sabine Haudepin, Philippe Marlaud, Annick Alane, Michel Caron and Bernard Tronczak.
