Movies like An Education

The classic tale of the March sisters, told through Greta Gerwig's 2019 adaptation, mirrors An Education's exploration of young women on the cusp of adulthood. The film delves into themes of ambition, love, and personal growth during a time of change.

Greta Gerwig's directorial debut, Lady Bird, presents a rebellious teenager's rite of passage in Sacramento, California. Similar to An Education, viewers experience the protagonist's yearning for something beyond her immediate world while she grapples with familial and educational challenges.

Set in the 1950s at a prestigious women's college, this film challenges the status quo of what women's roles should be. Like An Education, it tells a story of a young woman's intellectual and emotional education, steeped in the cultural norms of its time.

Brooklyn captures the essence of a young woman's coming-of-age tale set against the backdrop of 1950s Ireland and New York. Similar to An Education, the protagonist navigates love, personal growth, and self-discovery during a time of societal expectations.

This modern coming-of-age story resonates with the same poignant exploration of adolescent life found in An Education. The protagonist's witty and painfully honest journey through the complexities of high school, family dynamics, and self-identity will appeal to those who appreciate character-driven narratives.

Set in the 1950s, Carol explores the forbidden love between two women from different backgrounds. With its keen attention to period detail and complex character dynamics, it echoes An Education's themes of love, desire, and the pain of growing up.

This film offers an unflinching look at a young woman's sexual awakening in 1970s San Francisco. It shares the themes of adolescence and personal evolution with An Education, delving into the sometimes uncomfortable aspects of growing up.