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Feature film — 2009

An Education (2009)

6.91h 40mDrama — Romance

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.

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A high-signal pick with 1,483 votes.

BBC Film / Wildgaze Films / Endgame Entertainment

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Director: Lone Scherfig

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Cast & crew

Carey Mulligan as Jenny Mellor

Carey Mulligan

Jenny Mellor

Peter Sarsgaard as David Goldman

Peter Sarsgaard

David Goldman

Dominic Cooper as Danny

Dominic Cooper

Danny

Rosamund Pike as Helen

Rosamund Pike

Helen

Olivia Williams as Miss Stubbs

Olivia Williams

Miss Stubbs

Alfred Molina as Jack Mellor

Alfred Molina

Jack Mellor

Cara Seymour as Majorie

Cara Seymour

Majorie

Sally Hawkins as Sarah Goldman

Sally Hawkins

Sarah Goldman

Emma Thompson as Headmistress

Emma Thompson

Headmistress

James Norton as Student

James Norton

Student

Amanda Fairbank-Hynes as Hattie

Amanda Fairbank-Hynes

Hattie

William Melling as Small Boy #1

William Melling

Small Boy #1

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