Private Lessons (1981): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Private Lessons is a 1981 comedy directed by Alan Myerson, starring Eric Brown, Sylvia Kristel and Howard Hesseman. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $26.3 million worldwide on a $2.8 million budget. Critics gave it 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10. Stream it on ARROW and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it on Fandango At Home.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Alan Myerson
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Jensen Farley Pictures
- Budget
- $2.8M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Private Lessons About?
The premise of Private Lessons without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A promising young tennis player, Jonas, finds himself struggling in school, prompting his family friend Pierre to step in and offer help. What begins as academic tutoring quickly evolves into something more complex and inappropriate as Pierre's methods become increasingly unconventional and his intentions unclear. Jonas's initial enthusiasm gives way to unease and discomfort as he navigates a challenging and potentially harmful situation.
Private Lessons Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- blackmail
- sex with a minor
- stripping
- sexual awakening
- erotica
- female frontal nudity
- sex in a bathtub
- legs
- stockings
- bikini
- teen sex comedy
- sexual initiation
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- statutory rape
- female rear nudity
- sexual harassment
- lingerie
- older woman younger man relationship
- sex scene
- loss of virginity
- manipulation
- bathtub
- woman removes stockings
- touching a woman's leg
- chauffeur
- high school
- digging a grave
- garter belt
- exhibitionism
- desire
- female full frontal nudity
- abusive housekeeper
- sex comedy
- body double in sex scene
- screenplay adapted by author
- underwear
- death
- sexual fantasy
- curious boy
- leg touching
- touching thigh
- female rapist
- female on male rape
- female sexual predator
- older woman seduces younger man
- mature woman seduces teenage boy
- blackmail scheme
- housekeeper
- airport
- car chase
- slapped in the face
Where to Watch Private Lessons
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Private Lessons Cast
Eric Brown leads the cast, with Sylvia Kristel and Howard Hesseman. Directed by Alan Myerson; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alan Myerson
Also Starring in Private Lessons
· 6 morePrivate Lessons Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Private Lessons 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.
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IMDb 5.1 /10
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Metacritic 34 Metascore
User score 5.2
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TMDB 58% User score
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Private Lessons Plot Summary
What happens in Private Lessons from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Philip “Philly” Fillmore, played by Eric Brown, is a 15-year-old boy residing in Albuquerque, whose wealthy and sexually adventurous father has departed for an extended summer “business” trip. Left in the care of the alluring French housekeeper, Sylvia Kristel, and the family’s chauffeur, Howard Hesseman, Philly quickly becomes entranced by Nicole Mallow’s charms.
Full summary
The whole story of Private Lessons, scene by scene
Private Lessons Box Office & Budget
Private Lessons grossed $26.3 million worldwide on a $2.8 million budget, 9.4 times what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$26.3M
9.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $26.3M
- Budget
- $2.8M
Private Lessons Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer Theatrical Trailer
- Trailer Private Lessons (1981) ORIGINAL T.V. SPOTS [HD]
How Well Do You Know Private Lessons?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the character Philip 'Philly' Fillmore?
Cars in Private Lessons
13 cars on screen, including the 1979 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Stretched Limousine and the 1979 Chevrolet Impala Wagon.
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1977 Plymouth Fury Important role
Private Lessons Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Zärtlich fängt die Liebe an” and “Lições Privadas”.
- Also known as
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- Zärtlich fängt die Liebe an
- Lições Privadas
- Lecciones privadas
- Primera lección
- Lezioni maliziose
- Magánórák
- Hamos!... sto krevvati mou
- Leçons très particulières
- Kylvetäänkö yhdessä, neiti Mallow?
- La primera lección
- Devoirs de vacances
- Uma Professora Muito Especial
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- Частни Уроци
- 개인 교수
- Частные уроки
- 偷窥课程
- Özel Dersler
- Prywatne Lekcje
- שיעורים פרטיים
- Bài Học Riêng Tư, კერძო გაკვეთილები
- プライベート・レッスン
- ตำรารักบทที่ 1
- Lecțiile private
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Private Lessons FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Private Lessons, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Private Lessons?
Private Lessons runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Private Lessons released?
Private Lessons was released on August 28, 1981.
Who directed Private Lessons?
Private Lessons was directed by Alan Myerson.
More films by Alan Myerson Who is in the cast of Private Lessons?
Private Lessons stars Eric Brown, Sylvia Kristel and Howard Hesseman, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Private Lessons?
In the US, Private Lessons is streaming on ARROW, Fandango at Home Free and Fawesome and available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Private Lessons make at the box office?
Private Lessons grossed $26.3 million worldwide on a budget of $2.8 million.
How is Private Lessons rated?
Private Lessons has 5.1/10 on IMDb, 34 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does Private Lessons have a post-credit scene?
No. Private Lessons has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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