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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | ITVX Premium, ITVX | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin | — |
About Educating Rita
Educating Rita is a 1983 English-language drama and comedy film directed by Lewis Gilbert. The cast is led by Michael Caine, Julie Walters, Michael Williams. It has a runtime of 1h 46m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 200 ratings.
Educating Rita was produced by Acorn Pictures and The Rank Organisation and made in United Kingdom. It was released on June 16, 1983, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Lewis Gilbert
- Writers
- Willy Russell
- Release date
- June 16, 1983
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Acorn Pictures, The Rank Organisation
Educating Rita cast & crew
Educating Rita was directed by Lewis Gilbert and written by Willy Russell.
The cast features Michael Caine as Dr. Frank Bryant, Julie Walters as Rita Susan White, Michael Williams as Brian, Maureen Lipman as Trish, Jeananne Crowley as Julia, and Malcolm Douglas as Denny.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Frank Watts and it was produced by Lewis Gilbert.
Is Educating Rita worth watching?
Educating Rita holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 204 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 46m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and comedy, Educating Rita is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Educating Rita
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
Dearbhla Molloy
Elaine
Kim Fortune
Collins
Pat Daly
Bursar
Philip Hurd-Wood
Tiger
Christopher Casson
Professor
Educating Rita — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Educating Rita in United States?
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▸What language is Educating Rita in?
Educating Rita is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Educating Rita?
Educating Rita runs 1 hours 46 minutes (106 minutes).
▸What is Educating Rita rated?
Educating Rita is rated PG. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 204 ratings.
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