6.3
Afternoon
2007
“Who is teaching whom?”
The Lesson (2023)
July 7, 20231h 43mEN
5.7
83 votes
Overview
Liam, an aspiring and ambitious young writer, eagerly accepts a tutoring position at the family estate of his idol, renowned author J.M. Sinclair. But soon, Liam realizes that he is ensnared in a web of family secrets, resentment, and retribution. Sinclair, his wife Hélène, and their son Bertie all guard a dark past, one that threatens Liam’s future as well as their own.
Director
Alice TroughtonWriter
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
$311K
Production Companies
Film ConstellationPoison ChefEgoli Tossell PicturesJeva Films
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User Reviews
CinemaSerf
7.0I was watching this for about ten minutes wracking my brain to remember where I'd seen Daryl McCormack before - then I recalled "Good Luck... Leo Grande" (2022). Well he's actually quite good in this too. It's quite a clever thriller about his aspiring young writer "Liam" who is offered the chance to tutor "Bertie" (Stephen McMillan) at his home. His father is renowned author "JM Sinclair" (a characterful effort from Richard E. Grant) and mother "Hélène" (Julie Delpy) an accomplished pianist and artist. "Bertie" is a bit recalcitrant but gradually, as "Liam" finds his feet, the two start to bo…
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