The Lesson
2023 · Movie · R · 103 min · ★ 5.7
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.
Also known as The Tutor
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Details
- Years
- 2023
- Release date
- 2023-07-07
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Max quality
- HD
- TMDB rating
- 5.7/10 (83 votes)
Themes
- psychological thriller
- writer
- tutor
- mind game
- woman director
- slow burn
- independent film
Cast & crew
Richard E. Grant
as J.M. Sinclair
Julie Delpy
as Hélène Sinclair
Daryl McCormack
as Liam Sommers
Stephen McMillan
as Bertie Sinclair
Crispin Letts
as Ellis
Tomas Spencer
as Interviewer
- JM
Joseph Meurer
as Felix Sinclair
Directed by Alice Troughton