Basic Instinct (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1992, Basic Instinct is a thriller and mystery film directed by Paul Verhoeven, running about 127 minutes. “A brutal murder. A brilliant killer. A cop who can't resist the danger.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A violent police detective investigates a brutal murder that might involve a manipulative and seductive novelist.
Who’s in it. Basic Instinct stars Sharon Stone as Catherine Tramell, Jeanne Tripplehorn as Dr. Beth Garner, Michael Douglas as Det. Nick Curran and George Dzundza as Gus Moran, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Basic Instinct has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $352.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Basic Instinct page.
If you liked it. Fans of Basic Instinct tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Basic Instinct (1992)?
- In US, Basic Instinct is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Basic Instinct worth watching?
- Basic Instinct holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Basic Instinct?
- Basic Instinct stars Sharon Stone, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Michael Douglas, George Dzundza and Denis Arndt.
- When was Basic Instinct released?
- Basic Instinct was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.