An Education
An Education is a 2009 coming-of-age drama film based on the memoir of British journalist Lynn Barber. It follows the story of Jenny, a bright and ambitious 16-year-old schoolgirl in 1961 London, whose life takes a turn when she gets involved with an older charismatic man.
ReleasedOct 29, 2009
Budget$10M
Box Office$26M
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An Education
Peak Buzz Score
#3,439
1.8 Buzz Score · Aug 2 – Aug 31, 2025
1-Year Buzz Score
#2,408
0.7 Buzz Score · 365-day avg
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#550
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By Buzz Score on July 06, 2026
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James Norton
Student
19.0
2
Emma Thompson
Headmistress
6.4
3
Rosamund Pike
Helen
5.7
4
Carey Mulligan
Jenny Mellor
5.0
5
Alfred Molina
Jack Mellor
4.9
6
Peter Sarsgaard
David Goldman
3.0
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