Movie Description
The Basics of Philosophy
(2026)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Paul Schrader
- Producer : David M. Wulf,Braxton Pope
- Writer : Paul Schrader
- Editor : Stephen Gurewitz
- Cast : Jack Huston,Sofia Boutella,Daniel Zovatto,Shiloh Fernandez,Dana Delany,Bill Pullman,Karl Glusman,Jamie Addison,Brandon Davis,Rufus Burns,Jennifer Stepanyk,Davis Lee DeRock Jr.,Elizabeth Perla,Martin Scorsese,Richard Gere
Cast
John Jorrisen
Rebecca Richards
Miguel Vasque
Claude
Gloria
Melvyn Jorrisen
Baruch Spinoza
Janine
Coach Andrews
Robert
Hospital Nurse
Reverend Visser
Betsy
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Facts
Original TitleThe Basics of Philosophy
Status Released
Release Information
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2026-09-04
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 34m
Production CompaniesRedline Entertainment,Paul Schrader Productions,Film Maudit,Talon Entertainment Finance,Convergent Media,Jeff Rice Films,Carte Blanche,Seen Entertainment
Genres
- Drama
