Basic Instinct
A brutal murder. A brilliant killer. A cop who can't resist the danger.
6.9
4.5K votes
1992
2h 8m
Thriller
Mystery
Overview
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
Top 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
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
Freda Foh Shen
Berkeley RegistrarW
William Duff-Griffin
Dr. MyronDetails
Status
Released
Release date
March 20, 1992
Budget
$49M
Revenue
$352.9M
Language
English
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