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Educating Rita

Educating Rita

Sometimes students end up being the best teachers.

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Educating Rita
  • Genres: Drama, Comedy
  • Release Date: 1983-06-16
  • Runtime: 106 minutes
  • Rating: 6.831/10 (189 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Acorn Pictures, Columbia Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.1219
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

as Dr. Frank Bryant

Julie Walters

Julie Walters

as Rita Susan White

Michael Williams

Michael Williams

as Brian

Maureen Lipman

Maureen Lipman

as Trish

Jeananne Crowley

Jeananne Crowley

as Julia

Malcolm Douglas

Malcolm Douglas

as Denny

Godfrey Quigley

Godfrey Quigley

as Rita's Father

Dearbhla Molloy

Dearbhla Molloy

as Elaine

Kim Fortune

Kim Fortune

as Collins

Pat Daly

Pat Daly

as Bursar

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Trailers & Clips

Educating Rita (1983) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

External Links

Keywords

hairdresserliterature professorbased on play or musicaluniversityalcoholic

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Educating Rita?

Educating Rita is a Drama, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1983-06-16.

Who are the main actors in Educating Rita?

The main cast includes Michael Caine, Julie Walters, Michael Williams, Maureen Lipman, Jeananne Crowley, .

Where can I watch Educating Rita online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Educating Rita is available.

Is Educating Rita based on a true story?

Sometimes students end up being the best teachers.

What is the IMDb rating of Educating Rita?

Educating Rita has an IMDb rating of 6.831/10 based on 189 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Educating Rita?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Educating Rita?

The soundtrack was composed by Acorn Pictures, Columbia Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Educating Rita filmed?

Educating Rita was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Educating Rita?

The total runtime of Educating Rita is 106 minutes.

Is Educating Rita suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Educating Rita?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Educating Rita.

Does Educating Rita have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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