Educating Rita (1983)

7.2PG110 minDirector: Lewis Gilbert

1983 British film by Lewis Gilbert

Educating Rita is a 1983 British comedy-drama film directed by Lewis Gilbert with a screenplay by Willy Russell based on his 1980 stage play. The film stars Michael Caine, Julie Walters, Michael Williams and Maureen Lipman. It won multiple major awards for best actor and best actress and was nominated for three Academy Awards. Caine and Walters both won BAFTA and Golden Globe awards for best actor and actress. The British Film Institute ranked Educating Rita the 84th greatest British film of the 20th century.

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What is Educating Rita about?
Educating Rita (1983) — An alcoholic professor has been hired by a working-class girl for higher education.
Is Educating Rita based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Educating Rita scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.