The Lesson (2023)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $310,745 | Details |
| International Box Office | $234,843 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $545,588 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
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 | $339,712 |
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 |
| MPA Rating: | R for language and some sexual content. (Rating bulletin 2773 (cert #54119), 3/8/2023) |
| Running Time: | 103 minutes |
| Plot point: | Writing and Writers |
| Subgenre: | Psychological Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2023 | 18 | $238,970 | 268 | $892 | $238,970 | 1 | |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 23 | $71,775 | -70% | 140 | $513 | $310,745 | 2 |
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.
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 | $339,712 |
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 |
| MPA Rating: | R for language and some sexual content. (Rating bulletin 2773 (cert #54119), 3/8/2023) |
| Running Time: | 103 minutes |
| Plot point: | Writing and Writers |
| Subgenre: | Psychological Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2023 | 18 | $238,970 | 268 | $892 | $238,970 | 1 | |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 23 | $71,775 | -70% | 140 | $513 | $310,745 | 2 |
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.