Sixteen year old "Jenny" (Carey Mulligan) lives with her aspiring, middle class, parents "Jack" (Alfred Molina) and "Marjorie" (Cara Seymour) whose only real desire in life is for her to study at Oxford University. This is and has been her sole focus throughout her childhood, until, that is - she encounters the dashing "David" (Peter Skarsgard). He's easily twice her age but is so much more stimulating than her…
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.
Top Cast
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
Connor Catchpole
Small Boy #2
Matthew Beard
Graham
Ellie Kendrick
Tina
Nick Sampson
Auctioneer
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What is An Education about?
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…
When was An Education released?
An Education was released in 2009.
What genres does An Education belong to?
An Education is categorised as Drama, Romance.
Who stars in An Education?
The cast of An Education includes Carey Mulligan, Peter Sarsgaard, Dominic Cooper, Rosamund Pike, Olivia Williams.