The Final Lesson (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2015, The Final Lesson is a drama and family film directed by Pascale Pouzadoux, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. At 92 years old, Madeleine decides to set the date and conditions of her death. By telling her daughter Diane and her son Pierre, she hopes to prepare them as gently as possible but it comes as a shock, and their minds are set ablaze. Until the end, Madeleine will keep her dignity, wits, and passion for life as a course of conduct, so she can give them all, and in particular Diane, a touching “final lesson”.
Who’s in it. The Final Lesson stars Sandrine Bonnaire as Diane, Marthe Villalonga as Madeleine, Antoine Duléry as Pierre and Gilles Cohen as Clovis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Final Lesson has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Final Lesson page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Final Lesson tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Final Lesson (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Final Lesson change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Final Lesson worth watching?
- The Final Lesson holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Final Lesson?
- The Final Lesson stars Sandrine Bonnaire, Marthe Villalonga, Antoine Duléry, Gilles Cohen and Grégoire Montana-Haroche.
- When was The Final Lesson released?
- The Final Lesson was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.