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The Basics of Philosophy

The Basics of Philosophy

2026 1h 34m · Drama · ★ 5.8

The Basics of Philosophy

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.

Director Paul Schrader

Writer Paul Schrader

Top Billed Cast

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

Jennifer Stepanyk

Jennifer Stepanyk

Hospital Nurse

Davis Lee DeRock Jr.

Davis Lee DeRock Jr.

Reverend Visser

Elizabeth Perla

Betsy

Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese

Richard Gere

Richard Gere

"I need you to believe me."

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