The Basics of Philosophy
2026, English. Directed by 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.
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- 1h 34m
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- English
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Cast & crew
- Paul SchraderDirector
- Jack HustonJohn Jorrisen
- Sofia BoutellaRebecca Richards
- Daniel ZovattoMiguel Vasque
- Shiloh FernandezClaude
- Dana DelanyGloria
- Bill PullmanMelvyn Jorrisen
- Karl GlusmanBaruch Spinoza
- Jamie AddisonJanine
- Brandon DavisCoach Andrews
- Rufus BurnsRobert
- Jennifer StepanykHospital Nurse
- Davis Lee DeRock Jr.Reverend Visser
Details
- Released
- 4 September 2026
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Paul Schrader
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The Basics of Philosophy (2026) was directed by Paul Schrader and stars Jack Huston, Sofia Boutella, Daniel Zovatto.