The Lesson (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 2015, The Lesson is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Ruth Platt, running about 98 minutes. “You're Going to Learn... Even if it Kills You.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two schoolboy delinquents learn a lesson that they will never forget when a teacher at the end of his tether decides to abduct them.
Who’s in it. The Lesson stars Robert Hands as Mr Gale, Evan Bendall as Fin, Michaela Prchalová as Mia and Dolya Gavanski as Tanja, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, The Lesson has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lesson page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lesson tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lesson (2015)?
- In US, The Lesson is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lesson worth watching?
- The Lesson holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lesson?
- The Lesson stars Robert Hands, Evan Bendall, Michaela Prchalová, Dolya Gavanski and Tom Cox.
- When was The Lesson released?
- The Lesson was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.