“An education isn't always by the book.”
Overview
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
Written by Nick Hornby, Lynn Barber
Produced by Finola Dwyer, Amanda Posey
Box OfficeBudget: $7.5MRevenue: $26.1M
About An Education
An Education is a drama, romance film released in 2009 exploring themes of adolescence, parent child relationship, age difference, self-discovery, coming of age, love. Directed by Lone Scherfig, it stars Carey Mulligan, Peter Sarsgaard, Dominic Cooper. 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.