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Cartesius

9.019741 seasonTV Series

Descartes left the Jesuit college where he had spent his childhood. He doubted the knowledge that had been instilled in him, with the exception of mathematics and geometry. He enlisted in the army of the Prince of Nassau in Breda. Upon his…

DirectorRoberto Rossellini
WritersRoberto Rossellini·Luciano Scaffa
ProducerRenzo Rossellini

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Feb 21, 1974
E2
Episode 2
Feb 28, 1974

Cast · Directed by Roberto Rossellini

UC
Ugo Cardea
René Descartes
RMRenato Montalbano
Renato Montalbano
Constantin Huygens
AP
Anne Pouchie
Elezac
CB
Claude Berthy
Guez de Balzac
VDVernon Dobtcheff
Vernon Dobtcheff
Astronomo Ciprus
JSJoshua Sinclair
Joshua Sinclair
Brandaccio
KB
Kenneth Belton
Isaak Beeckman

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Cartesius — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Cartesius?

Cartesius is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Cartesius on Netflix?

No, Cartesius is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Cartesius on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Cartesius isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Cartesius for free?

Cartesius is available on Criterion Channel in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Cartesius?

Cartesius has 1 season in total (2 episodes). The series concluded in 1974.

Are all episodes of Cartesius out yet?

Yes — all 2 episodes across 1 season of Cartesius are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Cartesius?

No — Cartesius ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.