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The Basics of Philosophy

2026·Movie
1h 34min
45
MediocreGoodWatch score

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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 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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Is The Basics of Philosophy worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Basics of Philosophy?

1 h 34 min

The Basics of Philosophy runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Basics of Philosophy?

Critics55
Audiences51

Yes. Critics average 55 and audiences 51 out of 100, so both groups see The Basics of Philosophy much the same way.

What language is The Basics of Philosophy in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.