An Education (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2009, An Education is a drama and romance film directed by Lone Scherfig, running about 100 minutes. “An education isn't always by the book.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Despite her sheltered upbringing, Jenny is a teen with a bright future; she's smart, pretty, and has aspirations of attending Oxford University. When David, a charming but much older suitor, motors into her life in a shiny automobile, Jenny gets a taste of adult life that she won't soon forget.
Who’s in it. An Education stars Carey Mulligan as Jenny Mellor, Peter Sarsgaard as David Goldman, Dominic Cooper as Danny and Rosamund Pike as Helen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, An Education has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $26.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Education page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Education tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Education (2009)?
- In US, An Education is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is An Education worth watching?
- An Education holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An Education?
- An Education stars Carey Mulligan, Peter Sarsgaard, Dominic Cooper, Rosamund Pike and Olivia Williams.
- When was An Education released?
- An Education was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.