A French Lesson (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1978, A French Lesson is a drama film directed by Yevgeni Tashkov.
What it’s about. Actions of the movie occurred in Post-WWII years in small village. Mother with three children. Father was lost in the war, like many other. 11-year old son rather smart boy is main help in housekeeping. But here was primary school only, and he was sent to study to neighbor village over 50 km. He lives with his mother's friend - woman and two children. Mother brought food one time per 3 weeks, and he cooks and eats separately from householders. To buy more food he plays game 'money'. He was beaten by older boys – usual child's cruelty.
Who’s in it. A French Lesson stars Mikhail Yegorov as Володя, Valentina Talyzina as тётя Надя, Galina Yatskina as Мария Андреевна, мать Володи and Oleg Golubitsky as директор школы Василий Андреевич, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, A French Lesson has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A French Lesson page.
If you liked it. Fans of A French Lesson tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A French Lesson (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A French Lesson change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A French Lesson worth watching?
- A French Lesson holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A French Lesson?
- A French Lesson stars Mikhail Yegorov, Valentina Talyzina, Galina Yatskina, Oleg Golubitsky and Mikhail Kabanov.
- When was A French Lesson released?
- A French Lesson was released in 1978.