An Education (2009)

An Education (2009)
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A suburban London teen finds her traditional education replaced by something slightly more sinister when an older, more worldly suitor sweeps her off of her feet while placing her future in jeopardy. London, 1961: 16-year-old Jenny (Carey Mulligan) is smart, attractive, and eager to start her adult life. She's grown tired of the familiar adolescent routine, so when urbane newcomer David (Peter Sarsgaard) appears in town, Jenny senses a rare opportunity to shake things up a bit. Quickly falling under David's spell, the impressionable Jenny begins accompanying her newfound beau to classical concerts, art auctions, crowded pubs, and dinners that stretch into the small hours of the night. But Jenny is brighter than most kids her age, and her parents always dreamt of getting their exceptional daughter into Oxford. These days it seems like she's headed in a different direction -- will David ultimately be her undoing, or the person who helps her finally realize her true potential? ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Peter SarsgaardCarey Mulligan, (more)
Director(s):
Lone Scherfig
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
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Synopsis of An Education

A suburban London teen finds her traditional education replaced by something slightly more sinister when an older, more worldly suitor sweeps her off of her feet while placing her future in jeopardy. London, 1961: 16-year-old Jenny (Carey Mulligan) is smart, attractive, and eager to start her adult life. She's grown tired of the familiar adolescent routine, so when urbane newcomer David (Peter Sarsgaard) appears in town, Jenny senses a rare opportunity to shake things up a bit. Quickly falling under David's spell, the impressionable Jenny begins accompanying her newfound beau to classical concerts, art auctions, crowded pubs, and dinners that stretch into the small hours of the night. But Jenny is brighter than most kids her age, and her parents always dreamt of getting their exceptional daughter into Oxford. These days it seems like she's headed in a different direction -- will David ultimately be her undoing, or the person who helps her finally realize her true potential? ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
100 mins

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Director(s):
Lone Scherfig
Writer(s):
Nick Hornby
Producer(s):
Finola DwyerAmanda Posey
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13(Sexual Situations, Smoking)
Categories:
ForeignDrama
An Education Awards:
  • 2009 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Actress
  • 2009 - Chicago Film Critics Association - Best Actress
  • 2009 - Chicago Film Critics Association - Most Promising Performer
  • 2009 - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Foreign Film
  • 2009 - National Board of Review - Best Actress
  • 2009 - Toronto Film Critics Association - Best Actress
  • 2009 - Washington D.C. Film Critics Association - Best Actress
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DeVonna S.

This is 1 of the best movies I have seen lately. Very well done -- very sensitive interpretation of a subject that could be difficult. Everyone needs to watch the extras to have a full flavor of the total movie.

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Sharon T.

I was the only one out of a group of 5 people who watched this film at our house that really liked this movie. I thought it was well made with just enough twists and turns and really good acting. Very entertaining to an avid BBC fan.

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Patricia M.

Did not know what to expect from this movie.. loved it!!

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