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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…

DirectorPaul Schrader
WriterPaul Schrader
ProducersDavid M. Wulf·Braxton Pope

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Expected on OTT
around October 23, 2026

Released in cinemas on September 4, 2026. A prediction based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window — not a confirmed date. Get the WhichOTT app to be notified the moment it lands.

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Cast · Directed by Paul Schrader

JHJack Huston
Jack Huston
John Jorrisen
SBSofia Boutella
Sofia Boutella
Rebecca Richards
DZDaniel Zovatto
Daniel Zovatto
Miguel Vasque
SFShiloh Fernandez
Shiloh Fernandez
Claude
DDDana Delany
Dana Delany
Gloria
BPBill Pullman
Bill Pullman
Melvyn Jorrisen
KGKarl Glusman
Karl Glusman
Baruch Spinoza
JA
Jamie Addison
Janine
BDBrandon Davis
Brandon Davis
Coach Andrews
RB
Rufus Burns
Robert
JSJennifer Stepanyk
Jennifer Stepanyk
Hospital Nurse
DJDavis Lee DeRock Jr.
Davis Lee DeRock Jr.
Reverend Visser

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