An Education
“An education isn't always by the book.”
2009•PG-13•1h 40m•6.9•Released
DramaRomance
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
Writer
Nick Hornby
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$26M
Languages
English
Studio
BBC Film
Cast
Carey Mulligan
Jenny Mellor
Peter Sarsgaard
David Goldman
Dominic Cooper
Danny
Rosamund Pike
Helen
Olivia Williams
Miss Stubbs
Alfred Molina
Jack Mellor
Cara Seymour
Majorie
Sally Hawkins
Sarah Goldman
Emma Thompson
Headmistress
James Norton
Student
Amanda Fairbank-Hynes
Hattie
William Melling
Small Boy #1
Connor Catchpole
Small Boy #2
Matthew Beard
Graham
Ellie Kendrick
Tina
Production
Company
BBC Film
Company
Wildgaze Films
Company
Endgame Entertainment
Producer
Finola Dwyer
Producer
Amanda Posey
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