An Education
- Genre: Drama
- Film running length: 100 min
(excl trailers and advertisements) - UK release date: 30/10/2009
- Directed by: Lone Scherfig
- Country: United Kingdom
- Language: English
- Distributor: Entertainment One
Carey Mulligan, Olivia Williams, Peter Sarsgaard, Alfred Molina
The story of a teenage girl's coming-of-age, ‘An Education’ is set in 1961 London. Jenny, an intelligent, attractive 16-year-old falls for David, a suave, witty 30-something who even manages to sweet talk her conservative parents into approving of their relationship.
As David introduces Jenny to a new sophisticated world, her long-held plans to go to Oxford begin to change. But can the relationship last, and is David all he appears to be?
‘An Education’ – showing at your local cinema.
contains moderate sex scenes.
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An Education: Average guest rating breakdown:
Total ratings: 75
Average rating: 3.3
18 (24%)
Poor
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Alright
10 (13%)
Good
23 (31%)
Very Good
21 (28%)
Fantastic
Latest customer reviews (from a total of 6 reviews):
a cringeworthy sleaze
Fantastic film
How refreshing to watch such great actors and the storyline kept us wanting more.
Well done.
Oscars please for this film.
Great Film!
Another British triumph - one to treasure. Don't miss it - British films are few and far between and are never shown for long enough! Shame it's not showing in very many Odeons.
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