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7.2
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Critic Dan Jolin
rated 6

...bubbles with an easy charm, gently engaging as its story neatly unfurls, taking you to a satisfying climax without feeling the need for detours...

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Cast & Crew

Lone Scherfig
Director
Alfred Molina
As Jack Mellor
Emma Thompson
As Headmistress
Peter Sarsgaard
As David Goldman
Olivia Williams
As Miss Stubbs
Rosamund Pike
As Helen
Sally Hawkins
As Sarah Goldman
Dominic Cooper
As Danny

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"An Education" is a coming-of-age drama set in 1960s London, following the story of Jenny Mellor, a bright and ambitious 16-year-old schoolgirl who dreams of attending Oxford University. When she meets David Goldman, a charming and sophisticated older man, her life takes an unexpected turn. David introduces Jenny to a world of glamour and excitement, but their relationship is complicated by their age difference and conflicting values. As Jenny navigates her growing feelings for David and the pressure to conform to societal expectations, she must make difficult choices that will shape her future. With a talented cast including Carey Mulligan, Peter Sarsgaard, and Emma Thompson, this film offers a poignant exploration of love, identity, and the challenges of growing up.

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An Education was released in theaters on October 30, 2009.