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An Education (2009)

โ€œAn education isn't always by the book.โ€

6.9/10 ยท 1,469 votes 1h 40m pg-13 RomanceDrama

#82 of 242 films from 2009 #571 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Lone Scherfig ยท Written by Nick Hornby, Lynn Barber

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Overview

Despite her sheltered upbringing, Jenny is a teen with a bright future; she's smart, pretty, and has aspirations of attending Oxford University. When David, a charming but much older suitor, motors into her life in a shiny automobile, Jenny gets a taste of adult life that she won't soon forget.

Cast

Carey Mulliganas Jenny Mellor
Peter Sarsgaardas David Goldman
Dominic Cooperas Danny
Rosamund Pikeas Helen
Olivia Williamsas Miss Stubbs
Alfred Molinaas Jack Mellor
Cara Seymouras Majorie
Sally Hawkinsas Sarah Goldman
Emma Thompsonas Headmistress
James Nortonas Student
Amanda Fairbank-Hynesas Hattie
William Mellingas Small Boy #1
Connor Catchpoleas Small Boy #2
Matthew Beardas Graham

Facts

Release dateOctober 29, 2009
Runtime100 min (1h 40m) โ€” about the same as the 2009 average of 105 min
GenresRomance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$10,000,000
Box office$26,096,852 (2.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt1174732

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Questions

How long is An Education?
An Education runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Is An Education worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 1,469 votes, which places it #82 of 242 films released in 2009 in this index (top 67%) and #571 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed An Education?
An Education was directed by Lone Scherfig. Other well-rated titles by the same director: One Day (2011), The Riot Club (2014).
Who stars in An Education?
Carey Mulligan as Jenny Mellor; Peter Sarsgaard as David Goldman; Dominic Cooper as Danny; Rosamund Pike as Helen; Olivia Williams as Miss Stubbs; Alfred Molina as Jack Mellor.
What is An Education rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for An Education?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/4193.

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