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.
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Cast & Crew
Michael Caine
Dr. Frank Bryant
Julie Walters
Rita Susan White
Michael Williams
Brian
Maureen Lipman
Trish
Jeananne Crowley
Julia
Malcolm Douglas
Denny
Godfrey Quigley
Rita's Father
Dearbhla Molloy
Elaine
Kim Fortune
Collins
Pat Daly
Bursar
Philip Hurd-Wood
Tiger
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 6.9 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.