Cartesius (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Series · ★ 9
Released in 1974, Cartesius is a notable series.
What it’s about. 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 return, he wanted to escape the worldly atmosphere and devote himself to his studies. During an intense night, he found the foundations of a new science.
Who’s in it. Cartesius stars Ugo Cardea as René Descartes, Renato Montalbano as Constantin Huygens, Anne Pouchie as Elezac and Claude Berthy as Guez de Balzac, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Cartesius sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cartesius page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cartesius (1974)?
- In US, Cartesius is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cartesius worth watching?
- Cartesius holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cartesius?
- Cartesius stars Ugo Cardea, Renato Montalbano, Anne Pouchie, Claude Berthy and Vernon Dobtcheff.
- When was Cartesius released?
- Cartesius was released in 1974.