An Education
2009 · 1h 40m · Drama, Romance · United Kingdom · Rated PG-13 (US)
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.
Directed by
Lone ScherfigWritten by
Nick Hornby6.9Smart score
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adolescenceage differencebased on memoir or autobiographycautionarycoming of agefamilylovelove affairparent child relationshipself-discoveryteenage lifewoman director
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