The Lesson_
"Who is teaching whom?"
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Alice Troughton →
Year context
The Lesson was released 3 years ago in 2023.
The Lesson is a Thriller, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 43m.
CAST (7)
Richard E. Grant
J.M. Sinclair
Julie Delpy
Hélène Sinclair
Daryl McCormack
Liam Sommers
Stephen McMillan
Bertie Sinclair
Crispin Letts
Ellis
Tomas Spencer
Interviewer
JM
Joseph Meurer
Felix Sinclair
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$311K
Revenue
STUDIOS (4)
Film Constellation
Poison Chef
Egoli Tossell Pictures
Jeva Films
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
103 min (1h 43m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.7/10 (80 votes)
Popularity
5
Box Office
$310,746
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Lesson about?
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.
How long is The Lesson?
The Lesson has a runtime of 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Who directed The Lesson?
The Lesson was directed by Alice Troughton.
Who stars in The Lesson?
The cast of The Lesson includes Richard E. Grant, Julie Delpy, Daryl McCormack, Stephen McMillan, Crispin Letts.
How much did The Lesson make at the box office?
The Lesson earned $310,746 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of The Lesson?
The Lesson has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 80 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Thriller
Drama
KEYWORDS (7)
psychological thriller
writer
tutor
mind game
woman director
slow burn
independent film
