Movie

An Education

2009 · 100 min

A bittersweet, sharply observed coming-of-age story that balances charm and disillusionment with wit and emotional depth.

Tagline: 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.
How it feels: Melancholic, warm, earnest and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Coming-of-age, identity, education, family
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: coming-of-age
identity
education
family
betrayal
Places: big city
school
home
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild