The Graduation
2002, Japanese. Directed by Masahiko Nagasawa.
Asami, a junior-college student two months from graduation, lends a red umbrella one day to Mayama, a Psychology instructor. Her artlessly forward approach leaves Mayama embarrassed and confused. She has, in fact, been watching him for some time. Meanwhile Mayama’s girlfriend Izumi, unable to find her own place in his heart, has resolved to leave him. Seeing Mayama in torment, tied to his past, Asami decides to set his heart free. Set in present-day Tokyo, this story of the wandering and revival of souls beset by feelings of loss is brought quietly and gently to the screen by the outstanding talent of Nagasawa Masahiko.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Graduation
The Graduation isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 March 2002.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 15 March 2002
- Original title
- 卒業
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yasuo Hasegawa, Keiko Misawa, Masahiko Nagasawa
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The Graduation
Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist The Movie
2014 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Bleach the Movie: The DiamondDust Rebellion
2007 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Golden Kamuy
2024 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
K: Missing Kings
2014 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Marine 5: Battleground
2017 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle
1993 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Azumi 2: Death or Love
2005 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Gladiator Underground
2025 · 7.7/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
K-20: The Fiend with Twenty Faces
2008 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Tokyo Fist
1995 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Graduation: quick answers
Is The Graduation worth watching?
The Graduation doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Graduation?
The Graduation runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does The Graduation have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Graduation. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Graduation parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Graduation yet.
Which OTT platform is The Graduation on?
The Graduation isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 March 2002. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Graduation?
If you liked The Graduation, try Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist The Movie, Bleach the Movie: The DiamondDust Rebellion, Golden Kamuy.
Who directed The Graduation?
The Graduation (2002) was directed by Masahiko Nagasawa and stars Yui Natsukawa, Shinichi Tsutsumi, Rina Uchiyama.