An Education (2009)
Kernel Score: 77% · 1,403 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 2009-10-29
Runtime: 100 minutes
Where to watch An Education
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
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.
An Education parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that An Education involves a teen girl's romantic and sexual relationship with a much older man.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — A 16-year-old has a romantic relationship, including implied sexual involvement, with an adult man; the film treats this as a cautionary coming-of-age story.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Lone Scherfig
Cast
- Carey Mulligan as Jenny Mellor
- Peter Sarsgaard as David Goldman
- Dominic Cooper as Danny
- Rosamund Pike as Helen
- Olivia Williams as Miss Stubbs
- Alfred Molina as Jack Mellor
- Cara Seymour as Majorie
- Sally Hawkins as Sarah Goldman
- Emma Thompson as Headmistress
- James Norton as Student
An Education FAQ
Is An Education good?
An Education has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,403 audience ratings.
Where can I watch An Education?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is An Education OK for kids?
An Education is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that An Education involves a teen girl's romantic and sexual relationship with a much older man.
What movies are like An Education?
If you liked An Education, try Flipped, The Fabelmans, Everything, Everything and Center of My World.