Educating Rita
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| Initial release | United Kingdom |
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| Directors | Lewis Gilbert |
| Adapted from | Educating Rita |
| Awards | BAFTA Award for Best Film |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | |
| Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | |
| BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role | |
| BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role | |
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| ID | 1080168 |
About Educating Rita
Rita (Julie Walters), a married hair stylist in her 20s, wants to go back to school. She begins studying with Dr. Bryant (Michael Caine), a professor using alcohol to cope with his divorce. Despite his personal problems, Dr. Bryant helps Rita realize her academic potential. In turn, her passion for learning revitalizes his love of teaching. However, when Rita's blue-collar spouse learns that his wife is more interested in education than homemaking, he becomes frustrated by her independence.
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