1984
Academy Awards
0Wins
3Noms
Nom1984
Actor in a Leading Role
Michael Caine
Nom1984
Actress in a Leading Role
Julie Walters
Nom1984
Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium)
Willy Russell
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Synopsis
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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Details
Genres
DramaComedy
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Awards & Recognition
Awards Dominance
2
Wins
7
Nominations
Won
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy · Michael Caine
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy · Julie Walters
Full award breakdown
1984
Golden Globes
2Wins
4Noms
◆ Won1984
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Michael Caine
◆ Won1984
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Julie Walters
Nom1984
Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language
Educating Rita
Nom1984
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Willy Russell
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