Review of Educating Rita (1983) by Patricia A — 25 Jun 2007

Makes me cry every time...the music is beautiful.

This review of Educating Rita (1983) was written by Patricia A on 25 Jun 2007.

Educating Rita has generally received positive reviews.

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By Fred T (95) on 09 Jul 2010

Wow just seen this 4 the 1st time n think this is a good movie 2 watch..this is a powerful comedy/drama movie 2 see because this has good actors/actressess…

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By Dan P (806) on 25 Aug 2011

Julie Walters was fabulous as Rita. I found this movie so inspirational I wen't back to school ha ha…

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By Jeff B (2,998) on 28 Sep 2011

Pretty good film starring Julie Walters (in her debut) as a young and spirited wife who wants to be educated in literature and asks Michael…

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By Maja M (18) on 18 Aug 2011

Delightful and charming! A wonderful character story…

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By Mike N (816) on 24 Mar 2014

A charmingly inspirational story of a person attending school in her late 20's, out of an interest in change, learning, and literature…

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By Marj D (228) on 03 Aug 2010

Wouldn't you simply die without this film? As Frank puts it Probably not but I have a deep affection for it nonetheless…

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By Arthur P (325) on 14 Mar 2012

Julie Walters is an acting goddess as always, and gives you one of the most lovable characters on screen, even warming the heart of troubled…

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By Jacob S (752) on 14 Mar 2012

Julie Walters is an acting goddess as always, and gives you one of the most lovable characters on screen, even warming the heart of troubled…

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By Chad-Poop G (122) on 23 Oct 2011

A near perfect film!!!! The two leads are amazing is this wonderful character driven film…

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By Nigel K (93) on 14 Sep 2015

A nice showcase for the always delightful Michael Caine and Julie Waters but felt too stagey as it is based on a play…

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