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The Final Lesson (2015): Cast & Box Office

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The Final Lesson is a 2015 family drama directed by Pascale Pouzadoux, starring Marthe Villalonga as Madeleine, Charles Gérard and Jonas Dinal. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $1 million worldwide.

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The Final Lesson (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Genres
Drama , Family
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Final Lesson About?

The premise of The Final Lesson without spoilers.

At 92 years old, Madeleine makes the decision to determine the date and conditions of her passing. She informs her daughter Diane and son Pierre, hoping to ease the impact of the news, but their reactions are unexpected. Madeleine resolves to maintain her dignity, sharp mind, and love of life, using it as a guide to impart a poignant “final lesson” to her children, especially Diane, and prepare them for what is to come.

The Final Lesson Themes & Keywords

· 46 tags
  • photography
  • birthday
  • f rated
  • inspired by a true story
  • suicide
  • female rear nudity
  • female nudity
  • nudity
  • jogging
  • stadium
  • texting
  • church
+34 more
  • voice over
  • voice over letter
  • reading a letter
  • letter
  • grandfather clock
  • clock
  • dancing
  • nightmare
  • dream sequence
  • cemetery
  • coin
  • family photograph
  • photograph
  • bathtub
  • pendant
  • bathroom
  • baby
  • childbirth
  • giving birth
  • flashback
  • diaper
  • classroom
  • doctor
  • hospital
  • cat
  • doll
  • dog
  • death
  • 92 year old
  • television set
  • birthday present
  • old woman
  • driving a car
  • driving
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Cast & crew

The Final Lesson Cast & Characters

Marthe Villalonga leads the cast as Madeleine, with Charles Gérard as Charly, le voisin de chambre de Madeleine and Jonas Dinal as Didid, le voisin de Madeleine. Directed by Pascale Pouzadoux; 26 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Pascale Pouzadoux

More films directed by Pascale Pouzadoux: Changing Sides and Toutes les filles sont folles.

Full filmography
Box office

The Final Lesson Box Office

The Final Lesson grossed $1 million worldwide.

2015 box office

Worldwide gross

$1M

International
$1M
Videos

The Final Lesson Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Final Lesson.

THE FINAL LESSON trailer [eng]
Details

The Final Lesson Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “最后一堂课” and “A végső lecke”.

Also known as
  • 最后一堂课
  • A végső lecke
  • A Última Lição
  • Последният урок
  • 最后一课
  • 마지막 레슨

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The Final Lesson FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Final Lesson, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Final Lesson?

The Final Lesson runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was The Final Lesson released?

The Final Lesson was released on November 4, 2015.

Who directed The Final Lesson?

The Final Lesson was directed by Pascale Pouzadoux.

More films by Pascale Pouzadoux

Who is in the cast of The Final Lesson?

The Final Lesson stars Marthe Villalonga as Madeleine, Charles Gérard as Charly, le voisin de chambre de Madeleine and Jonas Dinal as Didid, le voisin de Madeleine, among 26 credited actors.

How much did The Final Lesson make at the box office?

The Final Lesson grossed $1 million worldwide.

Does The Final Lesson have a post-credit scene?

No. The Final Lesson has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Final Lesson in?

The original language of The Final Lesson is French.

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