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An Education

2009Movie1 h 40 minPG-13

DramaRomance
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic857.6Rotten Tomatoes94%80%

A romantic, nostalgic drama movie about growing up and history.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

An education isn't always by the book.

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.

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • 1960s England
  • Cultural Clash
  • Nostalgic Tone
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Character Study
  • Social Commentary
  • Romance & Disillusionment
  • Excellent Performances

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Lone Scherfig
Written by
Nick Hornby
Produced by
Finola Dwyer, Amanda Posey
Music by
Paul Englishby

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Facts

October 29, 2009 · 1 h 40 min · PG-13

Released
October 29, 2009
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$26 million
Available in
47 countries

Tropes

Chekhov's Classroom, Mood Whiplash, Right for the Wrong Reasons +9

  • Chekhov's Classroom
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Right for the Wrong Reasons
  • Earn Your Happy Ending
  • Brainy Brunette
  • Irony
  • Everybody Knew Already
  • A Tragedy of Impulsiveness
  • Motive Decay
  • Quitting to Get Married
  • Escapism
  • Those Two Guys

12 of 65 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream An Education?"

Questions about An Education

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream An Education?

Sony Pictures Core

In the United States, An Education streams on Sony Pictures Core. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is An Education worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 85). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is An Education okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is An Education good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is An Education plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does An Education use?

Chekhov's ClassroomMood WhiplashRight for the Wrong ReasonsEarn Your Happy EndingBrainy BrunetteIronyEverybody Knew AlreadyA Tragedy of ImpulsivenessMotive DecayQuitting to Get MarriedEscapismThose Two Guysand 53 more

TV Tropes lists 65 tropes for it, including Chekhov's Classroom, Mood Whiplash, and Right for the Wrong Reasons.