An Education(2009)
“An education isn't always by the book.”
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.
Director
Lone Scherfig
Studio
BBC Film
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$26M
Cast
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
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$26M
Production Companies
BBC Film • Wildgaze Films • Endgame Entertainment
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Where can I watch An Education?▼
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What is An Education about?▼
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.
Who directed An Education?▼
An Education was directed by Lone Scherfig and released in 2009. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is An Education?▼
An Education has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in An Education?▼
The cast of An Education includes Carey Mulligan as Jenny Mellor, Peter Sarsgaard as David Goldman, Dominic Cooper as Danny, Rosamund Pike as Helen, Olivia Williams as Miss Stubbs and more.
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