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The Lesson

  • 20152015
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
4.3/10
1.4K
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The Lesson (2015)
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  • Drama
  • Horror
  • Thriller
Two schoolboy delinquents learn a lesson that they will never forget when a teacher at the end of his tether decides to abduct them.Two schoolboy delinquents learn a lesson that they will never forget when a teacher at the end of his tether decides to abduct them.Two schoolboy delinquents learn a lesson that they will never forget when a teacher at the end of his tether decides to abduct them.
IMDb RATING
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1.4K
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  • Director
    • Ruth Platt
  • Writer
    • Ruth Platt
  • Stars
    • Robert Hands
    • Evan Bendall
    • Michaela Prchalová
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ruth Platt
  • Writer
    • Ruth Platt
  • Stars
    • Robert Hands
    • Evan Bendall
    • Michaela Prchalová
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 34User reviews
    • 46Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos1

    The Lesson
    Trailer 1:39
    The Lesson

    Photos11

    Evan Bendall in The Lesson (2015)
    The Lesson (2015)
    Robert Hands in The Lesson (2015)
    Evan Bendall in The Lesson (2015)
    Robert Hands and Rory Coltart in The Lesson (2015)
    Evan Bendall in The Lesson (2015)
    Michaela Prchalová in The Lesson (2015)
    Robert Hands in The Lesson (2015)
    The Lesson (2015)
    The Lesson (2015)

    Top cast

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    Robert Hands
    • Mr. Galeas Mr. Gale
    Evan Bendall
    Evan Bendall
    • Finas Fin
    Michaela Prchalová
    • Miaas Mia
    Dolya Gavanski
    Dolya Gavanski
    • Tanjaas Tanja
    Tom Cox
    Tom Cox
    • Jakeas Jake
    Rory Coltart
    • Joelas Joel
    Michael Swatton
    Michael Swatton
    • Fin's Fatheras Fin's Father
    Joshua Wedge
    • Eddieas Eddie
    Charlotte Croft
    • Fin's Motheras Fin's Mother
    • Director
      • Ruth Platt
    • Writer
      • Ruth Platt
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    Storyline

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    • Goofs
      When Mia is struck in the head with a hammer by Mr. Gale, her face is shown closeup as if she is lying on her sight side. Blood runs downward (across) her forehead because she is on her die. In the next shot of her, she is on her back with her head turned to the right and the blood is running down her face toward her neck.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Mr. Gale: [kicking Finn] Only the innocent are free

      Mr. Gale: [Visibly distraught after murdering Joel] I'm not a natural sadist... not like you lot

      Mr. Gale: You now what I think now after twenty years of teaching... that stupidly is in the genes

      Mr. Gale: I have numerous copies of first additions at home... I'd give them all up... everyone for one successful student

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    User reviews34

    Review
    Top review
    3/10
    Mistaken
    Passing on a somewhat decent idea, the movie unfortunately does not take full advantage of its potential. If you like your torture movie and don't mind or rather cherish low budget movies that look better than the money that has been spent on it, than you are in for a treat. Unfortunately that is a very low bar.

    And while I do salute any movie that makes the most of a very tiny and small budget, that does not take away the fact, that it has to be just judged by those merits. Especially if you have so many clichés thrown into the mix. There is gore and there is offensive material aplenty. Don't confuse trying to shock with wit though. Does it try to be witty? Yes. Does it succeed? No. I reckon someone did not do their homework properly ...
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    5
    • kosmasp
    • May 2, 2017

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 29, 2016 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ders
    • Filming locations
      • Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • UrbanFox Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • £32,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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