Educating Rita (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1983, Educating Rita is a comedy and drama film directed by Lewis Gilbert, running about 110 minutes. “Sometimes students end up being the best teachers.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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. What Frank needs is a challenge... and along comes Rita.
Who’s in it. Educating Rita stars Michael Caine as Dr. Frank Bryant, Julie Walters as Rita Susan White, Michael Williams as Brian and Maureen Lipman as Trish, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Educating Rita has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on ITVX Premium and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Educating Rita page.
If you liked it. Fans of Educating Rita tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Educating Rita (1983)?
- In GB, Educating Rita is available to stream on ITVX Premium, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Educating Rita worth watching?
- Educating Rita holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Educating Rita?
- Educating Rita stars Michael Caine, Julie Walters, Michael Williams, Maureen Lipman and Jeananne Crowley.
- When was Educating Rita released?
- Educating Rita was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.