An education isn't always by the book.
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.
An Education (2009) is a drama and romance film directed by Lone Scherfig, released on October 29, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Carey Mulligan, Peter Sarsgaard, Dominic Cooper and Rosamund Pike. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 1,462 ratings.
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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
Cara Seymour
as Majorie
Sally Hawkins
as Sarah Goldman
Emma Thompson
as Headmistress
James Norton
as Student
Amanda Fairbank-Hynes
as Hattie
William Melling
as Small Boy #1
Directed by Lone Scherfig, written by Nick Hornby and Lynn Barber, produced by Amanda Posey and Finola Dwyer.
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 1,462 ratings.
Sixteen year old "Jenny" (Carey Mulligan) lives with her aspiring, middle class, parents "Jack" (Alfred Molina) and "Marjorie" (Cara Seymour) whose only real desire in life is for her to study at Oxford University. This is and has been her sole focus throughout her childhood, until, that is - she encounters the dashing "David" (Peter Skarsgard). He's easily twice her age but is so much more stimulating than her…
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The main cast of An Education (2009) includes Carey Mulligan, Peter Sarsgaard, Dominic Cooper, Rosamund Pike and Olivia Williams. The film was directed by Lone Scherfig. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
An Education was released on October 29, 2009 and runs for 1h 40m.
An Education (2009) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 1,462 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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