The Novelist
2017, English. Directed by Laurent Boulanger.
Lewis was a decently selling writer once. But now that he is older, his books no longer sell, and his girlfriend is tired of being with someone who is always broke. When his publisher screws him over, Lewis is forced to take on a creative teaching job at the local community college to make ends meet. He meets a talented young woman who begins to take over his mind and his life. At the crossroad of possibilities, Lewis must decide to continue with writing or give it up forever.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 3 February 2017
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Laurent Boulanger
- Budget
- $20K
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The Novelist runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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The Novelist isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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If you liked The Novelist, try Louis C.K.: Ridiculous, Thunderstruck, Much Ado About Nothing.
Who directed The Novelist?
The Novelist (2017) was directed by Laurent Boulanger and stars Paul Dawber, Helen Miller, Albert Goikhman.