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The Lesson

6.820141h 51mMovieDrama

An honest, hard-working schoolteacher in a small Bulgarian town is driven to desperate measures to avoid financial ruin.

DirectorsPetar Valchanov·Kristina Grozeva
WritersKristina Grozeva·Petar Valchanov
ProducersKonstantina Stavrianou·Irini Vougioukalou

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Cast · Directed by Petar Valchanov

MGMargita Gosheva
Margita Gosheva
IB
Ivanka Bratoeva
IBIvan Barnev
Ivan Barnev
SDStefan Denolyubov
Stefan Denolyubov
ISIvan Savov
Ivan Savov
DT
Deya Todorova
PA
Poli Angelova
MI
Milena Ilieva
AT
Andrea Todorova
BD
Boris Doychinov
NTNikolay Todorov
Nikolay Todorov
Kutsev
VG
Vanina Geleva

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The Lesson — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Lesson?

The Lesson is streaming on Kanopy, Fawesome and Plex in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Lesson on Netflix?

No, The Lesson is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Fawesome.

Is The Lesson on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Lesson isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy and Fawesome instead.

Where can I watch The Lesson for free?

The Lesson is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fawesome in United States.