Basic Instinct(1992)

A brutal murder. A brilliant killer. A cop who can't resist the danger.

7.0(4,571)2h 8mMarch 20, 1992

Synopsis

Catherine, a novelist with an insatiable sexual appetite, becomes a prime suspect when her boyfriend is brutally murdered -- a crime she had described in her latest story.

Directed by Paul Verhoeven

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Michael Douglas

Detective Nick Curran

Sharon Stone

Catherine Tramell

George Dzundza

Gus

Jeanne Tripplehorn

Dr. Beth Garner

Denis Arndt

Lieutenant Walker

Leilani Sarelle

Roxy

Bruce A. Young

Andrews

Chelcie Ross

Captain Talcott

Dorothy Malone

Hazel Dobkins

Wayne Knight

John Correli

Daniel von Bargen

Lieutenant Nilsen

Stephen Tobolowsky

Dr. Lamott

Benjamin Mouton

Harrigan

Jack McGee

Sheriff

Bill Cable

Johnny Boz

Stephen Rowe

Internal Affairs Investigator

Mitch Pileggi

Internal Affairs Investigator

Mary Pat Gleason

Juvenile Officer

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Where can I watch Basic Instinct?+

Basic Instinct is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Kanopy, JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country and changes over time.

When did Basic Instinct come out?+

Basic Instinct was released in 1992.

How long is Basic Instinct?+

Basic Instinct runs for 128 minutes (2 hours and 8 minutes).

Who directed Basic Instinct?+

Basic Instinct was directed by Paul Verhoeven.

Who stars in Basic Instinct?+

Basic Instinct stars Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, George Dzundza, Jeanne Tripplehorn and Denis Arndt.

Is Basic Instinct worth watching?+

Basic Instinct holds a 7.0/10 rating from 4,571 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of thriller and mystery.

Basic Instinct(1992)

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