Sometimes students end up being the best teachers.
Rita, a witty 26-year-old hairdresser, wants to 'discover' herself, so she joins the Open University where she meets the disillusioned professor of literature, Dr. Frank Bryant. His marriage has failed, his new girlfriend is having an affair with his best friend and he can't get through the day without downing a bottle or two of whisky. What Frank needs is a challenge... and along comes Rita.
Educating Rita (1983) is a drama and comedy film directed by Lewis Gilbert, released on June 16, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Michael Caine, Julie Walters, Michael Williams and Maureen Lipman. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 210 ratings.
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Michael Caine
as Dr. Frank Bryant
Julie Walters
as Rita Susan White
Michael Williams
as Brian
Maureen Lipman
as Trish
Jeananne Crowley
as Julia
Malcolm Douglas
as Denny
Godfrey Quigley
as Rita's Father
Dearbhla Molloy
as Elaine
Kim Fortune
as Collins
Pat Daly
as Bursar
Philip Hurd-Wood
as Tiger
Christopher Casson
as Professor
Directed by Lewis Gilbert, written by Willy Russell and Willy Russell, produced by Lewis Gilbert.
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 210 ratings.
As with "Blood Brothers", Willy Russell has created another wonderfully evocative scenario for a bored, alcoholic "Professor Bryant" (Michael Caine) who finds himself tutoring aspiring working-class "Rita" (Julie Walters). She is the product of a state education system that has given her the rudiments but she needs more; she wants to be able to make her own choices - and they don't necessarily include settling down…
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The main cast of Educating Rita (1983) includes Michael Caine, Julie Walters, Michael Williams, Maureen Lipman and Jeananne Crowley. The film was directed by Lewis Gilbert. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Educating Rita was released on June 16, 1983 and runs for 1h 46m.
Educating Rita (1983) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 210 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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