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Movie · 1983 · 106 min

Educating Rita (1983)

“Sometimes students end up being the best teachers.”

6.9/10 · 215 votes
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Educating Rita is a 1983 movie (Drama and Comedy). Educating Rita was directed by Lewis Gilbert. Educating Rita runs 106 minutes. It has an average rating of 6.9/10 from 215 viewers. There is currently no known legal streaming option for Educating Rita in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

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Streaming services that carry Educating Rita, and the countries where you can watch it:

Amazon Prime Video 2 countries

Spain, Equatorial Guinea

Movistar Plus+ 1 countries

Spain

Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total 1 countries

Spain

Filmin 1 countries

Spain

Amazon Prime Video with Ads 1 countries

Spain

ITVX Premium 1 countries

United Kingdom

ITVX 1 countries

United Kingdom

CDA Premium 1 countries

Poland

Plot

Rita, a witty 26-year-old hairdresser, wants to 'discover' herself, so she joins the Open University where she meets the disillusioned professor of literature, Dr. Frank Bryant. His marriage has failed, his new girlfriend is having an affair with his best friend and he can't get through the day without downing a bottle or two of whisky. What Frank needs is a challenge... and along comes Rita.

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Tags

#hairdresser#literature professor#based on play or musical#university#alcoholic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Educating Rita?

There is currently no known legal streaming option for Educating Rita in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

Who stars in Educating Rita?

The main cast of Educating Rita includes Michael Caine, Julie Walters, Michael Williams, Maureen Lipman and Jeananne Crowley.

Who directed Educating Rita?

Educating Rita was directed by Lewis Gilbert.

When was Educating Rita released?

Educating Rita was released on June 16, 1983.

How long is Educating Rita?

Educating Rita runs 106 minutes.

Is Educating Rita worth watching?

Educating Rita has an average rating of 6.9/10 from 215 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked Educating Rita?

If you enjoyed Educating Rita, try SubUrbia, Young Adult, Chloe and Theo and Better Living Through Chemistry.

Is Educating Rita on Amazon Prime Video?

Not in United States right now. Educating Rita is on Amazon Prime Video in: Spain and Equatorial Guinea.

Is Educating Rita on Movistar Plus+?

Not in United States right now. Educating Rita is on Movistar Plus+ in: Spain.

Is Educating Rita on Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total ?

Not in United States right now. Educating Rita is on Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total in: Spain.

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Updated: October 27, 2026 ·