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An Education

Seen it?

2009 | 100 min | Drama, Romance

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics. If you loved The Fabelmans or Boyhood, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 3 Oscars.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $26 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 269K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lone Scherfig

  • Carey MulliganJenny Mellor
  • Peter SarsgaardDavid Goldman
  • Dominic CooperDanny
  • Rosamund PikeHelen
  • Olivia WilliamsMiss Stubbs
  • Alfred MolinaJack Mellor
  • Cara SeymourMajorie
  • Sally HawkinsSarah Goldman
  • Emma ThompsonHeadmistress
  • James NortonStudent