An Education
“An education isn't always by the book.”
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.
Where to watch An Education in United States
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Where is An Education streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Crave, Hoopla, CTV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Beamafilm, SBS On Demand | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Germany | Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About An Education
An Education is a 2009 English-language drama and romance film directed by Lone Scherfig. The cast is led by Carey Mulligan, Peter Sarsgaard, Dominic Cooper. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 1400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
An Education was produced by BBC Film, Wildgaze Films, and Endgame Entertainment and made in United Kingdom. It was released on October 29, 2009, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $26 million worldwide.
- Director
- Lone Scherfig
- Writers
- Nick Hornby
- Release date
- October 29, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $26 million
- Production
- BBC Film, Wildgaze Films, Endgame Entertainment
An Education cast & crew
An Education was directed by Lone Scherfig and written by Nick Hornby.
The cast features Carey Mulligan as Jenny Mellor, Peter Sarsgaard as David Goldman, Dominic Cooper as Danny, Rosamund Pike as Helen, Olivia Williams as Miss Stubbs, and Alfred Molina as Jack Mellor.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Englishby, cinematography is by John de Borman, and it was produced by Finola Dwyer and Jamie Laurenson.
Is An Education worth watching?
An Education holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 1,431 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, An Education is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch An Education
An Education isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of An Education
Carey Mulligan
Jenny Mellor
Peter Sarsgaard
David Goldman
Dominic Cooper
Danny
Rosamund Pike
Helen
Olivia Williams
Miss Stubbs
Alfred Molina
Jack Mellor
Cara Seymour
Majorie
Sally Hawkins
Sarah Goldman
Emma Thompson
Headmistress
James Norton
Student
Amanda Fairbank-Hynes
Hattie
William Melling
Small Boy #1
An Education — FAQs
▸Where can I watch An Education in United States?
An Education is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is An Education in?
An Education is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is An Education?
An Education runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is An Education rated?
An Education is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 1,431 ratings.
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