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Where to Watch Educating Rita (1983) (Legally)

Sometimes students end up being the best teachers.

Jun 16, 1983 GB 106 min PG

6.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

204 votes

Drama Comedy

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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1983), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

It sits in the Drama, Comedy space and is paced for about 106 minutes.

Cast highlights include Michael Caine, Julie Walters, Michael Williams, Maureen Lipman.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

hairdresser, literature professor, based on play or musical, university, alcoholic

Official trailer

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Plot

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.