In the early 1960's, 16-year-old Jenny Mellor lives with her parents in a London suburb. She is smart, pretty, and working toward her goal of being accepted into Oxford. Her life will take a big turn when she meets David, a man twice her age. Now she must decide if she will pursue an education at Oxford, or if she will choose to learn all that a charismatic older man can teach her.

Based on a memoir by Lynn Barber. Special features: Commentary with director Lone Scherfig and actors Carey Mulligan and Peter Sarsgaard; "The making of An education" featurette; :Walking the red carpet" featurette; Deleted scenes.