Plot Summary
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.
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Full Cast & Characters
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
Director & Crew
Paul Schrader
Director
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The Basics of Philosophy was directed by Paul Schrader and released in 2026.
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The Basics of Philosophy has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 2026-09-04
- Status
- Released