Instinct (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2019, Instinct is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Halina Reijn, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Nicoline, a criminal psychologist, begins work at a prison where one of her new cases, Idris — an apparently reformed sex offender — is preparing for release after five years of confinement. Despite her professional misgivings, she becomes infatuated with her charismatic, manipulative patient.
Who’s in it. Instinct stars Carice van Houten as Nicoline, Marwan Kenzari as Idris, Marie-Mae van Zuilen as Marieke and Pieter Embrechts as Alex, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Instinct has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Instinct page.
If you liked it. Fans of Instinct tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Instinct (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Instinct change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Instinct worth watching?
- Instinct holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Instinct?
- Instinct stars Carice van Houten, Marwan Kenzari, Marie-Mae van Zuilen, Pieter Embrechts and Betty Schuurman.
- When was Instinct released?
- Instinct was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.