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An Education (2009)

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Consensus: Though the latter part of the film may not appeal to all, An Education is a charming coming-of-age tale powered by the strength of relative newcomer Carey Mulligan's standout performance.

Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for mature thematic material involving sexual content, and for smoking

Genre: Dramas

Theatrical Release:Oct 9, 2009 Limited

Box Office: $7,120,034

Synopsis: Author Nick Hornby turns from novels to screenplays with this talent-driven drama. Carey Mulligan (BLEAK HOUSE) stars as Jenny, a young woman full of promise and intent to study at Oxford. But... Author Nick Hornby turns from novels to screenplays with this talent-driven drama. Carey Mulligan (BLEAK HOUSE) stars as Jenny, a young woman full of promise and intent to study at Oxford. But meeting an older man (Peter Sarsgaard) leads Jenny to believe that she can learn things outside the classroom, casting doubt on her future plans. Directed by ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS’ Lone Scherfig, AN EDUCATION also stars Alfred Molina, Rosamunde Pike, Dominic Cooper, Olivia Williams, and Emma Thompson. [More]

Starring: Peter Sarsgaard, Carey Mulligan, Alfred Molina, Rosamund Pike

Starring: Peter Sarsgaard, Carey Mulligan, Alfred Molina, Rosamund Pike, Dominic Cooper, Olivia Williams, Cara Seymour, Emma Thompson, Matthew Beard, Sally Hawkins

Director: Lone Scherfig

Director: Lone Scherfig
Screenwriter: Nick Hornby
Producer: Finola Dwyer, Amanda Posey
Composer: Paul Englishby
Studio: Sony Pictures Classics

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