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An Education is a 2009 coming-of-age drama film based on a memoir of the same name by British journalist Lynn Barber. The film was directed by Lone Scherfig from a screenplay by Nick Hornby. It stars Carey Mulligan as Jenny, a bright schoolgirl, and Peter Sarsgaard as David, the charming conman who seduces her. The film was nominated for 3 Academy Awards in 2010: Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay for Nick Hornby, and Best Actress for Carey Mulligan.

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2009 · 1h 40m · Drama · Romance

TMDB 6.9/10 (1,444 votes)

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.

Directed by Lone Scherfig

Box office $26M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Lone ScherfigDirector

Carey Mulliganas Jenny Mellor

Peter Sarsgaardas David Goldman

Dominic Cooperas Danny

Rosamund Pikeas Helen

Olivia Williamsas Miss Stubbs

Alfred Molinaas Jack Mellor

Cara Seymouras Majorie

Sally Hawkinsas Sarah Goldman

Emma Thompsonas Headmistress

James Nortonas Student

Amanda Fairbank-Hynesas Hattie

William Mellingas Small Boy #1

Connor Catchpoleas Small Boy #2

Matthew Beardas Graham