Educating Rita

"Sometimes students end up being the best teachers."

Oct 28 1983 PG 1h 50m

Comedy, Drama

Rita, a witty 26-year-old hairdresser, wants to 'discover' herself, so she joins the Open University where she meets the disillusioned professor of literature, Dr. Frank Bryant. His marriage has failed, his new girlfriend is having an affair with his best friend and he can't get through the day without downing a bottle or two of whisky. What Frank needs is a challenge... and along comes Rita.

Plot

An alcoholic professor has been hired by a working-class girl for higher education.

Written by

Willy Russell

Directed by

Lewis Gilbert

Cast

Michael Caine, Julie Walters, Michael Williams

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures, Acorn Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 3 Oscars. 6 wins & 8 nominations total

Trailers

Educating Rita (1983) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Scores

# of Votes

15,557

Average Rating

7.2 out of 10

Metascore

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