The Lesson (2023)

The Lesson
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $310,745Details
International Box Office $234,843Details
Worldwide Box Office $545,588
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Synopsis

Liam, an aspiring and ambitious young writer, eagerly accepts a tutoring position at the family estate of his idol, renowned author J.M. Sinclair. But soon, Liam realizes that he is ensnared in a web of family secrets, resentment, and retribution. Sinclair, his wife Hélène, and their son Bertie all guard a dark past, one that threatens Liam’s future as well as their own. As the lines between master and protégé blur, class, ambition, and betrayal become a dangerous combination.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$166,601 (53.6% of total gross)
Legs:1.87 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:57.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:268 opening theaters/268 max. theaters, 1.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $310,745

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: July 7th, 2023 (Limited) by Bleecker Street
International Releases: June 17th, 2023 (Limited) (Australia)
September 22nd, 2023 (Limited) (United Kingdom)
October 19th, 2023 (Limited) (New Zealand)
October 26th, 2023 (Limited) (Germany)
Video Release: August 15th, 2023 by Allied Vaughn
MPAA Rating: R for language and some sexual content.
(Rating bulletin 2773 (cert #54119), 3/8/2023)
Running Time: 103 minutes
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Keywords: Psychological Thriller, Writing and Writers
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 7, 2023 - $166,601   268 $622   $166,601 1
Jul 14, 2023 - $45,694 -73% 140 $326   $284,664 2

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Jul 7, 2023 - $54,337     268 $203   $54,337 1
Jul 8, 2023 - $64,224 +18%   268 $240   $118,561 2
Jul 9, 2023 - $48,040 -25%   268 $179   $166,601 3
Jul 10, 2023 - $19,232 -60%   268 $72   $185,833 4
Jul 11, 2023 - $21,265 +11%   268 $79   $207,098 5
Jul 12, 2023 - $17,113 -20%   268 $64   $224,211 6
Jul 13, 2023 - $14,759 -14%   268 $55   $238,970 7
Jul 14, 2023 - $11,722 -21% -78% 140 $84   $250,692 8
Jul 15, 2023 - $18,402 +57% -71% 140 $131   $269,094 9
Jul 16, 2023 - $15,570 -15% -68% 140 $111   $284,664 10
Jul 17, 2023 - $5,947 -62% -69% 140 $42   $290,611 11
Jul 18, 2023 - $7,698 +29% -64% 140 $55   $298,309 12
Jul 19, 2023 - $6,640 -14% -61% 140 $47   $304,949 13
Jul 20, 2023 - $5,796 -13% -61% 140 $41   $310,745 14

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 7, 2023 18 $238,970   268 $892   $238,970 1
Jul 14, 2023 23 $71,775 -70% 140 $513   $310,745 2

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 6/17/2023 $0000$0
Germany 10/26/2023 $0000$0
New Zealand 10/19/2023 $1,474 5 5 10 $3,589 10/30/2023
United Kingdom 9/22/2023 $67,472 206 206 319 $231,254 11/29/2023
 
International Total$234,843 11/29/2023

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


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Leading Cast

Richard E. Grant    J.M. Sinclair
Julie Delpy    Hélène Sinclair
Daryl McCormack    Liam Sommers

Supporting Cast

Stephen McMillan    Bertie

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Alice Troughton    Director
Alex MacKeith    Screenwriter

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Synopsis

Liam, an aspiring and ambitious young writer, eagerly accepts a tutoring position at the family estate of his idol, renowned author J.M. Sinclair. But soon, Liam realizes that he is ensnared in a web of family secrets, resentment, and retribution. Sinclair, his wife Hélène, and their son Bertie all guard a dark past, one that threatens Liam’s future as well as their own. As the lines between master and protégé blur, class, ambition, and betrayal become a dangerous combination.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$166,601 (53.6% of total gross)
Legs:1.87 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:57.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:268 opening theaters/268 max. theaters, 1.5 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $310,745

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: July 7th, 2023 (Limited) by Bleecker Street
International Releases: June 17th, 2023 (Limited) (Australia)
September 22nd, 2023 (Limited) (United Kingdom)
October 19th, 2023 (Limited) (New Zealand)
October 26th, 2023 (Limited) (Germany)
Video Release: August 15th, 2023 by Allied Vaughn
MPAA Rating: R for language and some sexual content.
(Rating bulletin 2773 (cert #54119), 3/8/2023)
Running Time: 103 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Psychological Thriller, Writing and Writers
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Richard E. Grant    J.M. Sinclair
Julie Delpy    Hélène Sinclair
Daryl McCormack    Liam Sommers

Supporting Cast

Stephen McMillan    Bertie

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Alice Troughton    Director
Alex MacKeith    Screenwriter

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 7, 2023 - $166,601   268 $622   $166,601 1
Jul 14, 2023 - $45,694 -73% 140 $326   $284,664 2

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Jul 7, 2023 - $54,337     268 $203   $54,337 1
Jul 8, 2023 - $64,224 +18%   268 $240   $118,561 2
Jul 9, 2023 - $48,040 -25%   268 $179   $166,601 3
Jul 10, 2023 - $19,232 -60%   268 $72   $185,833 4
Jul 11, 2023 - $21,265 +11%   268 $79   $207,098 5
Jul 12, 2023 - $17,113 -20%   268 $64   $224,211 6
Jul 13, 2023 - $14,759 -14%   268 $55   $238,970 7
Jul 14, 2023 - $11,722 -21% -78% 140 $84   $250,692 8
Jul 15, 2023 - $18,402 +57% -71% 140 $131   $269,094 9
Jul 16, 2023 - $15,570 -15% -68% 140 $111   $284,664 10
Jul 17, 2023 - $5,947 -62% -69% 140 $42   $290,611 11
Jul 18, 2023 - $7,698 +29% -64% 140 $55   $298,309 12
Jul 19, 2023 - $6,640 -14% -61% 140 $47   $304,949 13
Jul 20, 2023 - $5,796 -13% -61% 140 $41   $310,745 14

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jul 7, 2023 18 $238,970   268 $892   $238,970 1
Jul 14, 2023 23 $71,775 -70% 140 $513   $310,745 2

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 6/17/2023 $0000$0
Germany 10/26/2023 $0000$0
New Zealand 10/19/2023 $1,474 5 5 10 $3,589 10/30/2023
United Kingdom 9/22/2023 $67,472 206 206 319 $231,254 11/29/2023
 
International Total$234,843 11/29/2023

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.