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The Basics of Philosophy · 2026

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Critics and audiences, with a link to every review we track
Critics and audiences, with a link to every review we track

Scores

Letterboxd2.71No change since Oct 19No change since Oct 19
Rotten Tomatoes56%No change since Oct 19No change since Oct 19
Letterboxd · As of Oct 23
2.71
Letterboxd, Oct 19 to Oct 24
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Critics

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IndieWire‘The Basics of Philosophy’ Review: Paul Schrader’s Lurid Study of a Predatory Intellectual Is Quietly Explosive, but Not Dangerous EnoughSep 4Variety‘The Basics of Philosophy’ Review: Paul Schrader Wrestles with Sin and Spinoza in His Latest Tortured-Man DramaSep 4Deadline‘The Basics Of Philosophy’ Review: Jack Huston Is Tormented By His Past In Paul Schrader’s Introspective Character Study – Venice Film FestivalSep 4