The Lesson Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jun. 17, 2023

The Lesson

Release Date: Friday, July 7, 2023 Limited

Director: Alice Troughton

Starring: Daryl McCormack • Richard E. Grant • Julie Delpy • Stephen McMillan

N/A Drama N/A

4.4 / 5.0

76% WILL SEE 24% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Liam (Daryl McCormack), an aspiring and ambitious young writer, eagerly accepts a tutoring position at the family estate of his idol, renowned author J.M. Sinclair (Academy Award nominee Richard E. Grant). But soon, Liam realizes that he is ensnared in a web of family secrets, resentment, and retribution. Sinclair, his wife Hélène (Academy Award nominee Julie Delpy), and their son Bertie (Stephen McMillan) all guard a dark past, one that threatens Liam’s future as well as their own.

Drama Suspense Thriller

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Who stars in The Lesson – Cast List

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Daryl McCormack
Anniversary, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
R
Richard E. Grant
Nuremberg, Ladies First
J
Julie Delpy
Before Midnight, The Tutor
S
Stephen McMillan

Who is making The Lesson – Crew List

A look at The Lesson behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Alice Troughton last helmed The Tutor.

Director: Alice Troughton
Screenwriter: Alex MacKeith

Studio: Bleecker Street
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the The Lesson

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

May 2023

Completed

Changed The Lesson movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2023

Completed

Changed the movie production status to Completed. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: The Tutor
Language: English

The Lesson Trailers and Clips

The Lesson

Official Trailer

The Lesson Release Date: When was the film released?

The Lesson was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, July 7 , 2023. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including Joy Ride, Insidious: The Red Door and The Out-Laws. As a limited release, The Lesson was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for The Lesson is currently being determined. Stay tuned!