IMDb 5.4 1979 HD

More American Graffiti

More American Graffiti

1979
Comedy Drama War
111 min PG USA
5.2 / 10
5.4 IMDB

College graduates deal with Vietnam and other issues of the late '60s.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Alice Tompkins / Stephen Lofaro / Thomas Lofaro / Bill L. Norton
Starring
Paul Le Mat / Cindy Williams / Candy Clark / Charles Martin Smith / Mackenzie Phillips / Bo Hopkins / Ron Howard / Will Seltzer

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

reflective earnest mature poignant uncertain somber thoughtful ambitious heavy engaging nostalgic evolving

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
May 24, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

More American Graffiti bravely pivots from its predecessor’s nostalgic charm to confront the stark realities of the late 1960s. The film centers on college graduates navigating the specter of Vietnam and the uncertain paths ahead. The ensemble, featuring…

J
Julian Croft
May 24, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

As a spiritual successor, More American Graffiti feels burdened by its ambition to address the weighty issues of the late 1960s. The plot, concerning college graduates and the Vietnam War, is inherently dramatic, but the film struggles to…

B
Beatrice Holloway
May 24, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

More American Graffiti bravely tackles the complex realities faced by young Americans at the close of the 1960s, a far cry from the simpler joys of its predecessor. The cast, including Mackenzie Phillips, rises to the occasion, offering…

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Arthur Finch
May 24, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This follow-up to the beloved American Graffiti trades its predecessor's carefree spirit for a more somber exploration of young adulthood in the shadow of the Vietnam War. The ensemble, featuring Candy Clark and Charles Martin Smith, navigates the…

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Eleanor Vance
May 24, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

More American Graffiti attempts to recapture the magic of its predecessor, but finds itself adrift in the turbulent waters of the late 1960s. The film follows college graduates as they confront the Vietnam War and other weighty issues,…

FAQs

While More American Graffiti focuses on American college graduates, its themes of transition, societal upheaval, and the impact of historical events like the Vietnam War hold universal resonance. Australian audiences, having experienced their own cultural shifts and engagement with global conflicts during that era, can connect with the characters' struggles. The film’s exploration of growing up and facing the future offers a relatable perspective, regardless of geographical context.