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Educating Rita

Educating Rita

Sometimes students end up being the best teachers.

Released PG 110 min 7.2/10 Votes: 15041
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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  • Pretty Woman - A modern retelling of the Cinderella story with themes of transformation and romance.
  • Educating Rita - Explores similar themes of education and social mobility through the relationship between a student and a teacher.
  • The Elephant Man - Focuses on transformation and societal perceptions, centered around a man with a disfigured appearance.
  • The King’s Speech - A story about speech and social class, focusing on a speech therapist helping a king.
  • She's All That - A high school makeover story revolving around social status and romance.
  • The Sound of Music - Includes themes of personal transformation and a mentor-student relationship.
  • North and South - A miniseries based on social issues and class distinctions, much like 'Pygmalion.'
  • Chocolat - Explores themes of societal norms and personal transformation in a small town setting.
  • Becoming Jane - Focuses on class issues and transformation through the life of author Jane Austen.
  • Legally Blonde - A story of transformation and challenging stereotypes in a social environment.
  • Breakfast at Tiffany's - Features a woman striving for social acceptance while navigating class dynamics.
  • Pride and Prejudice - Explores societal expectations and personal transformation in love and class.
  • The Pursuit of Happyness - Centers on themes of social mobility and personal transformation against odds.
  • Maid in Manhattan - Focuses on love across class divides and personal transformation.
  • The Intouchables - A tale of friendship and personal growth across social divides.
  • Freaky Friday - A transformation story that explores themes of understanding and family relationships.
  • The Help - Explores themes of racial and social divides and personal empowerment.
  • A Room with a View - Deals with class and transformation through romance in Edwardian England.
  • Little Women - Focuses on personal growth, societal expectations, and class struggles.
  • The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - A story of personal transformation and stepping out of societal expectations.
  • Cinderella - A classic tale of transformation and social mobility, akin to 'Pygmalion.'
  • The Great Gatsby - Explores themes of wealth, class, and societal expectation through personal transformation.
  • The Social Network - Focuses on social status, ambition, and personal transformation in the tech world.
  • Sense and Sensibility - Explores societal class and relationships in the context of personal transformation.
  • Judy - A biopic about the transformation and struggles of a beloved star in the face of societal pressures.
  • The Devil Wears Prada - Examines themes of transformation and class in the fashion industry.
  • Confessions of a Shopaholic - A light-hearted take on social standing and personal transformation through fashion.
  • Pygmalion (1938) - The original film adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's play.
  • The Dressmaker - A story about returning to a small town and transforming perceptions through fashion.
  • To Sir, With Love - Focuses on education and breaking down class barriers.
  • Notting Hill - Explores the relationship dynamics across societal classes.
  • The Diary of a Teenage Girl - Explores themes of self-discovery and societal views on femininity.
  • The Blind Side - Focuses on personal transformation and social issues through sports.
  • The First Wives Club - Themes of empowerment and transformation in the face of societal expectations.
  • The Graduate - A story about navigating societal expectations and personal identity.
  • The Perks of Being a Wallflower - Focuses on personal growth and acceptance in a social context.
  • Wild Oats - A light comedy exploring themes of change and social perceptions.
  • The Pursuit of Happyness - The journey of self-improvement and overcoming class struggles.
  • The Age of Adaline - Plays with personal transformation and societal expectations throughout different eras.
  • Julie & Julia - Intertwines stories of transformation and pursuit of passion through cooking.
  • The Help - Explores class differences and personal growth through unlikely friendships.
  • Moonlight - Examines identity and transformation against a backdrop of social issues.

Last updated: 2024-09-26 19:09:50

  • My Fair Lady
  • Pride and Prejudice
  • The Pursuit of Happyness
  • Maid in Manhattan
  • The Intouchables
  • Freaky Friday
  • The Help
  • A Room with a View
  • Little Women
  • Breakfast at Tiffany's
  • Legally Blonde
  • Becoming Jane
  • Pretty Woman
  • Educating Rita
  • The Elephant Man
  • She's All That
  • The Sound of Music
  • North and South
  • Chocolat
  • The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
  • Cinderella
  • The Great Gatsby
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