Educating Rita

Educating Rita

Sometimes students end up being the best teachers.

6.8 /10 199 votes
June 16, 1983 1h 46m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Lewis Gilbert
Writers Willy Russell, Willy Russell
Studio Acorn Pictures
Rating 6.8/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

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

Kim Fortune

Collins

Pat Daly

Bursar

Philip Hurd-Wood

Tiger

Christopher Casson

Christopher Casson

Professor

Frequently Asked Questions

Educating Rita was released on June 16, 1983.

The runtime of Educating Rita is 1h 46m.

Educating Rita is a Drama, Comedy movie.

Educating Rita has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 on TMDB.

Educating Rita is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Educating Rita was directed by Lewis Gilbert.

The main cast of Educating Rita includes Michael Caine, Julie Walters, Michael Williams.

Educating Rita is originally in English.