An Education

An Education

2009 · 100 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.9 (1,214 votes)
Dir. Lone Scherfig · Starring Carey Mulligan, Peter Sarsgaard, Dominic Cooper, Rosamund Pike, Olivia Williams, Alfred Molina · Music Paul Englishby

An education isn't always by the book.

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.

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This film feels like a bittersweet journey into youthful awakening, draped in the sophisticated allure of a bygone era. It's a tender, yet sharp, exploration of desire and ambition, wrapped in elegant visuals and witty dialogue. The experience is both charming and subtly melancholic, leaving a lingering sense of reflection.

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