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Basic Instinct

R19922h 8mPaul Verhoeven
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 56% · Metacritic 43
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"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.

ThrillerMystery
Dying And DeathCaliforniaJealousySexual ObsessionPoliceSan Francisco, CaliforniaSadismPsychopathDetectiveEroticism

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Frequently asked questions

What is Basic Instinct (1992) about?

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.

Who stars in Basic Instinct?

Basic Instinct stars Michael Douglas (Detective Nick Curran), Sharon Stone (Catherine Tramell), George Dzundza (Gus), Jeanne Tripplehorn (Dr. Beth Garner), Denis Arndt (Lieutenant Walker). The film was directed by Paul Verhoeven.

How long is Basic Instinct?

Basic Instinct has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1992. It is rated R.

Is Basic Instinct worth watching?

Basic Instinct holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 56. Fans of Thriller, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Basic Instinct?

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