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Educating Rita
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EDUCATING RITA

"Sometimes students end up being the best teachers."

19831h 46m6.9 TMDb

Directed by Lewis Gilbert

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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.

Cast

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Dr. Frank Bryant

Julie Walters

Julie Walters

Rita Susan White

Michael Williams

Michael Williams

Brian

Maureen Lipman

Maureen Lipman

Trish

Jeananne Crowley

Jeananne Crowley

Julia

Malcolm Douglas

Malcolm Douglas

Denny

Godfrey Quigley

Godfrey Quigley

Rita's Father

Dearbhla Molloy

Dearbhla Molloy

Elaine

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion6.7
Complexity6.9
Humor6.7
Realism6.6
Action5
Darkness4.5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • viewers looking for a fun, witty watch

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action

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