An Education

6.9 2009 Lone Scherfig 1h 40m
Drama Romance
An Education

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 Mulligan Carey Mulligan Jenny Mellor
Peter Sarsgaard Peter Sarsgaard David Goldman
Dominic Cooper Dominic Cooper Danny
Rosamund Pike Rosamund Pike Helen
Olivia Williams Olivia Williams Miss Stubbs
Alfred Molina Alfred Molina Jack Mellor
Cara Seymour Cara Seymour Majorie
Sally Hawkins Sally Hawkins Sarah Goldman

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Vibes

Emotional Chill Deeply Moving Hidden Gem

Double Feature Pairings

Films that pair perfectly with An Education

Brooklyn
Brooklyn 2015
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