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Instinct

R2h 4m2003Jon Turteltaub
IMDb: 5.3/10
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"Nothing is more savage than civilization."

In a prison for the criminally insane, deranged anthropologist Ethan Powell is set to be examined by a bright young psychiatrist, Theo Caulder. Driven by ambition and a hunger for the truth, Caulder will eventually risk everything—even put his very life on the line—in a harrowing attempt to understand the bizarre actions of this madman.

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What is Instinct (2003) about?

In a prison for the criminally insane, deranged anthropologist Ethan Powell is set to be examined by a bright young psychiatrist, Theo Caulder. Driven by ambition and a hunger for the truth, Caulder will eventually risk everything—even put his very life on the line—in a harrowing attempt to understand the bizarre actions of this madman.

Who stars in Instinct?

Instinct stars Anthony Hopkins (Dr. Ethan Powell), Cuba Gooding Jr. (Dr. Theo Caulder), Donald Sutherland (Ben Hillard), Maura Tierney (Lynn Powell), George Dzundza (Dr. John Murray). The film was directed by Jon Turteltaub.

How long is Instinct?

Instinct has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2003. It is rated R.

Is Instinct worth watching?

Instinct holds an IMDb rating of 5.3/10. Fans of Drama, Thriller, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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