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Educating Rita (1983)

PG   |    |  Comedy, Drama

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In London, twenty-seven year-old hairdresser Rita decides to complete her basic education before having children as desired by her husband Denny. She joins a literature course in an open ... See full summary »

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Awards

Nominated for 3 Oscars.

Another 6 wins & 5 nominations.

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30 November 2006 | jamiecostelo58
8
| Heart-warming and funny drama
Michael Caine and TV favourite Julie Walters shine wonderfully in this film, which tells the story of 26-year-old Rita (Walters) wanting to discover herself by attending the Open University, where alcohol dependant Dr. Frank Bryant (Caine) is a teacher.

The movie follows these two main characters change and reevaluate their lives for the better through each other. Caine and Walters' chemistry is simply divine, and Maureen Lipman also makes an appearance as over the top and eccentric Trish, who on the outside, is this confident, bubbly woman, but on the inside is hurting badly because of her fears of being alone.

Both Caine and Walters won Best Actor and Best Actress awards for their performances (at the BAFTAs), and the movie itself won Best Film in 1984, and one look at Educating Rita tells you why. It's a film that's simply full of warmth and charm.

A strong British film and the perfect debut for the now legendary Julie Walters.

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Sir Michael Caine gained thirty pounds to play the role of Dr. Frank Bryant.

Quotes

Dr. Frank Bryant: Good afternoon.

Goofs

In the sequence leading up to Frank telling Rita that he is an appalling teacher, the way Rita holds the mug of whiskey changes.

Alternate Versions

In a version screened on British TV in the '80s and '90s, Frank tells the imaginary Morgan to 'p*** off', not 'f*** off'; Michael Caine's voice is quite badly dubbed.

Soundtracks

Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, K. 467, 2nd movement Andante
Written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (uncredited)
[Record played in Julia's flat]

Storyline

Plot Summary

Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)

Genres

Comedy | Drama

Details

Release Date:

28 October 1983

Language

English

Country of Origin

UK

Filming Locations

8 Hogan Avenue, South Lotts, Ringsend, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$73,518 (USA) (25 September 1983)

Gross:

$14,648,076 (USA)

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