Most scenes together: Benjamin Braddock & Elaine Robinson (29), Elaine Robinson & Mr. Robinson (4), Benjamin Braddock & Mr. Robinson (3)
We're all so proud of you, proud, proud, proud, proud, proud, proud, proud. What are you going to do now?
I was going to go upstairs for a minute.
I meant with your future, your life.
Well, that's a little hard to say.
Ben, what are you doing?
Well, I would say that I'm just drifting. Here in the pool.
Why?
Well, it's very comfortable just to drift here.
Have you thought about graduate school?
No.
Would you mind telling me then what those four years of college were for? What was the point of all that hard work?
You got me.
Well, when did you decide all this?
About an hour ago.
Wait a minute, you talked to Elaine this morning?
No, she doesn't know about it.
Uh, you mean she doesn't know you are coming up to Berkeley?
No, actually she doesn't know about us getting married yet.
Well when did you two talk this over?
We haven't.
You haven't?
Ben, this whole idea sounds pretty half baked.
No, it's not. It's completely baked. It's a decision I've made.
But what makes you think she wants to marry you?
She doesn't. To be perfectly honest, she doesn't like me.
What's the matter? The guests are all downstairs, Ben, waiting to see you.
Look, Dad, could you explain to them that I have to be alone for a while?
These are all our good friends, Ben. Most of them have known you since, well, practically since you were born. What is it, Ben?
I'm just...
...worried?
Well...
About what?
I guess about my future.
What about it?
I don't know. I want it to be...
...to be what?
...Different.
Mr. McCleery Are you a student?
Not exactly.
Mr. McCleery What's that?
I said 'Not exactly.' No.
Mr. McCleery What are ya then?
Oh, I'm just sorta travelin' through.
Mr. McCleery I like to know who's living in my house. Like to know what my boys are up to.
I'm not up to much, actually. I'm just visiting. I mean, I've always wanted to see Berkeley.
Mr. McCleery You're not one of those agitators?
What?
Mr. McCleery One of those outside agitators?
Oh no.
Mr. McCleery I hate that. I won't stand for it. I won't stand for that.
Mr. McGuire I want to say one word to you. Just one word.
Yes, sir.
Mr. McGuire Are you listening?
Yes, I am.
Mr. McGuire Plastics.
Exactly how do you mean?
Mr. McGuire There's a great future in plastics. Think about it. Will you think about it?
Yes I will.
Mr. McGuire Shh! Enough said. That's a deal.
Note: the bolded line is ranked #42 in the American Film Institute's list of the top 100 movie quotations in American cinema.
He's too late.
Ben, are you all right?
I'm just a little worried about my future. I'm a little upset about my future.
I wish I was that age again because Ben...you'll never be young again...Ben, can I say something to you?...uh, how long have we known each other now? How long have you and I known each other? How long have your dad and I been partners?...I watched you grow up, Ben...In many ways, I feel as though you were my own son...So I hope you won't mind my giving you a friendly piece of advice... I think you ought to be taking it a little easier right now than you seem to be...Sow a few wild oats, take things as they come, have a good time with the girls and so forth...You have yourself a few flings this summer. I'll bet you're, you're quite a ladies man...You look to me like the kind of guy who has to fight 'em off. [To Mrs. Robinson] Now doesn't he look to you like the kind of guy who has to fight 'em off?
Do you ummm... do you want to tell my why you did it
Mr. Robinson!
Do you have a special grudge against me? Do you feel a particularly strong resentment? Is there something I've said that's caused this contempt, or is it just things I stand for that you despise?
What makes you think she wants to marry you?
Oh, she doesn't. To be perfectly honest she doesn't like me.
Mrs. Robinson, Elaine and I have a date, we're going for a drive.
Listen very carefully to me, Benjamin: You are not to see Elaine again, ever! Those are my orders, is that clear?
Mrs. Robinson, do you think...
I can make things quite unpleasant.
How?
In order to keep Elaine away from you, I'm prepared to tell her everything.
Then you better start believing me.
I just don't believe you would do that.
Try me.
Yes?
Isn't there something you want to tell me?
Tell you?
Yes.
Well, I want you to know how much I appreciate this. Really.
The number.
What?
The room number, Benjamin. I think you ought to tell me that.
Oh, you're absolutely right. It's 568.
Thank you.
You're welcome. Well... I'll see you later, Mrs. Robinson.
Benjamin, would this be easier for you in the dark?
Mrs. Robinson. I can't do this.
You what?
This is all terribly wrong.
Do you find me undesirable?
Oh, no, Mrs. Robinson. I think, I think you're the most attractive of all my parents' friends. I mean that. I find you desirable, but I, for God's sake, can you imagine my parents? Can you imagine what they would say if they just saw us in this room here right now?
What would they say?
I have no idea Mrs. Robinson, but for god's sake, they brought me up, they made a good life for me and I think they deserve better than this. I think they deserve a little better than jumping into bed with the partner's wife.
Are you afraid of me?
Oh, no. You're missing the point. Look. Maybe we could do something else together. Mrs. Robinson, would you like to go to a movie?
Ask me anything you want?
Is this your first time?
Is this what?
It is, isn't it? It is your first time.
That's a laugh Mrs. Robinson. That's really a laugh. Ha, ha.
Well, you can admit that, can't you?
Are you kidding?
It's nothing to be ashamed of.
Wait a minute.
On your first time if you're afraid of being inadequate.
Who said it was my first time? Wait a minute.
Just because you happen to be inadequate in one way...
INADEQUATE! Don't move!
Did you get us a room?
What?
Have you gotten us a room yet?
I haven't, no.
Do you want to?
Well, I don't...I mean I could. Or we could just talk.
Do you want me to get it?
You? Oh no, I'll get it.
Do you want to get it now?
Now?
Yes.
Well, I don't know.
Why don't you get it?
'Why don't I get it?' Well, I will, and if you'll excuse me.
Don't be nervous.
Get away from that door.
I want to say something first.
Dear God.
Benjamin. I want you to know that I'm available to you, and if you won't sleep with me this time...
Oh, my God.
...if you won't sleep with me this time I want you to know that you can call me up anytime you want and we'll make some kind of an arrangement. Do you understand what I...?
Let me out.
Benjamin. Did you understand what I said?
Yes, yes, let me out.
Because I find you very attractive. Now, anytime you want, you just...
Oh Jesus, that's him.
