Animal Instincts (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1992, Animal Instincts is a thriller and drama film directed by Gregory Dark, running about 96 minutes. “All you have to do... is watch.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A cop and his sexually frustrated wife are struggling to keep their failing marriage intact, when by chance she finds that he is at heart a voyeuristic peeping tom. To satisfy him and herself, his wife has numerous affairs, which her husband watches on closed-circuit televison. However, the pair soon learn that when you play with fire, you'll always get burned.
Who’s in it. Animal Instincts stars Maxwell Caulfield as David Cole, Jan-Michael Vincent as Fletcher Ross, Shannon Whirry as Joanna Cole and Delia Sheppard as Ingrid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Animal Instincts has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Animal Instincts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Animal Instincts tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Animal Instincts (1992)?
- In CA, Animal Instincts is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Animal Instincts worth watching?
- Animal Instincts holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Animal Instincts?
- Animal Instincts stars Maxwell Caulfield, Jan-Michael Vincent, Shannon Whirry, Delia Sheppard and Mitch Gaylord.
- When was Animal Instincts released?
- Animal Instincts was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.