The Basics of Philosophy
Director: Paul Schrader
A repressed philosophy professor, Dr. John Jorissen, is employed at Ridgemont College, a small liberal arts school in the American Midwest. He teaches an introductory course and is writing a book on renowned Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza. Haunted by a long-buried transgression and the sudden return of its victim, he descends into a crisis of guilt, desire, and spiritual reckoning.
Cast
Jack Huston
John Jorrisen
Sofia Boutella
Rebecca Richards
Daniel Zovatto
Miguel Vasque
Shiloh Fernandez
Claude
Dana Delany
Gloria
Bill Pullman
Melvyn Jorrisen
Karl Glusman
Baruch Spinoza
Jamie Addison
Janine
Brandon Davis
Coach Andrews
Rufus Burns
Robert
Jennifer Stepanyk
Hospital Nurse
Davis Lee DeRock Jr.
Reverend Visser
In brief
The Basics of Philosophy (2026) is a drama film. With an average rating of 6.5/10 from 1 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 34min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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The Basics of Philosophy runs 94 minutes (1h 34min).
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The Basics of Philosophy has an average rating of 6.5/10 based on 1 viewer votes on TMDB.
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The Basics of Philosophy was released in 2026.
