The Lesson (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2014, The Lesson is a drama film directed by Andris Gauja, running about 108 minutes. “Teacher who didn't say no” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Lesson tells the story of Zane, a devoted teacher mentoring the senior class in a Latvian high school. She tries to live her life in the most meaningful way possible. She takes her mission as a teacher seriously, and works hard to help her students develop their talents. Even so, as a younger teacher it’s hard for Zane to keep her distance from the class – the students soon become a sort of family to her. When she realizes she’s falling in love with one of them, the others start to feel left out. She faces a stark choice between personal happiness and the pressures of society.
Who’s in it. The Lesson stars Inga Alsiņa-Lasmane, Mārcis Klatenbergs, Ieva Apine and Andrey Smolyakov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Lesson sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lesson (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lesson change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lesson worth watching?
- The Lesson holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lesson?
- The Lesson stars Inga Alsiņa-Lasmane, Mārcis Klatenbergs, Ieva Apine, Andrey Smolyakov and Liena Šmukste.
- When was The Lesson released?
- The Lesson was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.