English Education (1983): cast, story & where to watch

1983 · Film · ★ 4.1

English Education poster

Released in 1983, English Education is a comedy and drama film directed by Jean-Claude Roy, running about 88 minutes.

What it’s about. After losing both her parents, young Sylvie is enrolled in a strict boarding school of Victorian English education. The school readily and willingly resorts to a very strict regime of correction and corporal punishment to discipline its female pupils and the young girls compensate for the rigors of their education by devoting themselves to all kinds of kinky schoolgirl sexual encounters.

Who’s in it. English Education stars Brigitte Lahaie as La gouvernante du tuteur de Sylvie, André Dupon as Le notaire, Obaya Roberts as Sylvie Dumarcay and Bernard Musson as L'homme à tout faire du pensionnat, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, English Education has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch English Education page.

If you liked it. Fans of English Education tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch English Education (1983)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for English Education change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is English Education worth watching?
English Education holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in English Education?
English Education stars Brigitte Lahaie, André Dupon, Obaya Roberts, Bernard Musson and Jean-Claude Dreyfus.
When was English Education released?
English Education was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.