Educating Rita

Name: Educating Rita
Director: Lewis Gilbert
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1983
Duration: 1 h 46 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Michael Caine, Julie Walters, Michael Williams, Maureen Lipman, Jeananne Crowley

Sometimes students end up being the best teachers.

19831h 46m6.9(208 votes)

DramaComedy

Synopsis

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 with…

Educating Rita (1983) is a drama and comedy film directed by Lewis Gilbert. It stars Michael Caine, Julie Walters, and Michael Williams. The film runs for 1 hour 46 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.9 out of 10 from 208 votes.

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Director

Lewis Gilbert

Cast

Michael Caine

Dr. Frank Bryant

Julie Walters

Rita Susan White

Michael Williams

Brian

Maureen Lipman

Trish

Jeananne Crowley

Julia

Malcolm Douglas

Denny

Godfrey Quigley

Rita's Father

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Who stars in Educating Rita?

Educating Rita stars Michael Caine, Julie Walters, Michael Williams, and Maureen Lipman, and was directed by Lewis Gilbert.

How long is Educating Rita?

Educating Rita has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes.

When did Educating Rita come out?

Educating Rita was released in 1983.

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Educating Rita is a drama and comedy film.

Is Educating Rita worth watching?

Educating Rita holds an average audience score of 6.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.