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Educating Rita (1983)

Sometimes students end up being the best teachers.

6.9audience score
215 votes on TMDB
Released June 16, 1983Runtime 1h 46mDirector Lewis Gilbert

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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Cast of Educating Rita

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Dr. Frank Bryant
Julie Walters

Julie Walters

Rita Susan White
Michael Williams

Michael Williams

Brian
Maureen Lipman

Maureen Lipman

Trish
Jeananne Crowley

Jeananne Crowley

Julia
Malcolm Douglas

Malcolm Douglas

Denny
Godfrey Quigley

Godfrey Quigley

Rita's Father
Dearbhla Molloy

Dearbhla Molloy

Elaine
Christopher Casson

Christopher Casson

Professor
Hilary Reynolds

Hilary Reynolds

Lesley
Jack Walsh

Jack Walsh

Price
Gabrielle Reidy

Gabrielle Reidy

Barbara

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Who stars in Educating Rita?

Educating Rita stars Michael Caine, Julie Walters, Michael Williams, Maureen Lipman, Jeananne Crowley.

Who directed Educating Rita?

Educating Rita was directed by Lewis Gilbert.

How long is Educating Rita?

Educating Rita has a runtime of 1h 46m.

What is Educating Rita about?

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.