American Graffiti Collection

The American Graffiti Collection is a two-part film series centered on the experiences of a group of young people during the summer of 1962, just before they transition to college. The collection chronicles these coming-of-age stories and then revisits the characters several years later, exploring how their lives have evolved. Spanning from 1973 to 1979, the films collectively run for 220 minutes and had a total revenue of $155 million against a budget of $3.277 million. The initial installment, American Graffiti (1973), achieved an IMDb rating of 7.4 and generated $140 million in revenue. It was followed by More American Graffiti (1979), which had an IMDb rating of 5.4 and earned $15 million. Together, the two films represent a significant body of work within a relatively short period. The collection’s combined financial performance reached $155 million in revenue. The total budget for the entire series was $3.277 million. This film series provides a look at a specific time and place in American history, focusing on themes of friendship, change, and the transition from youth to adulthood.