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The Basics of Philosophy

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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.

Directed byPaul Schrader

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: EN
Released: September 4, 2026

Studios

Talon Entertainment Finance

Convergent Media

Carte Blanche

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited

Starring

Jack Huston

Jack Huston

John Jorrisen

Sofia Boutella

Sofia Boutella

Rebecca Richards

Daniel Zovatto

Daniel Zovatto

Miguel Vasque

Shiloh Fernandez

Shiloh Fernandez

Claude

Dana Delany

Dana Delany

Gloria

Bill Pullman

Bill Pullman

Melvyn Jorrisen

Karl Glusman

Karl Glusman

Baruch Spinoza

Jamie Addison

Janine

Brandon Davis

Brandon Davis

Coach Andrews

Rufus Burns

Robert

Creative team

Directed by: Paul Schrader
Written by: Paul Schrader
Produced by: David M. Wulf
Braxton Pope

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