Basic Instinct

Name: Basic Instinct
Released: 1992-03-20
Rating: 6.951

7.0/10 (4,408)

·1992· 128 min

Director: Paul Verhoeven

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

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.

Trailer

Cast

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

In brief

Basic Instinct (1992) is a thriller, mystery film. With an average rating of 7.0/10 from 4,408 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 8min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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How long is Basic Instinct?

Basic Instinct runs 128 minutes (2h 8min).

What rating does Basic Instinct have?

Basic Instinct has an average rating of 7.0/10 based on 4,408 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Basic Instinct from?

Basic Instinct was released in 1992.