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.

Michael Caine
Dr. Frank Bryant

Julie Walters
Rita Susan White

Michael Williams
Brian

Maureen Lipman
Trish

Jeananne Crowley
Julia

Malcolm Douglas
Denny

Godfrey Quigley
Rita's Father

Dearbhla Molloy
Elaine
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June 16, 1983
Runtime
1h 46m
Rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Director