Instinct (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1999, Instinct is a thriller and drama film directed by Jon Turteltaub, running about 124 minutes. “Nothing is more savage than civilization.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Instinct stars Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Ethan Powell, Cuba Gooding Jr. as Dr. Theo Caulder, Donald Sutherland as Ben Hillard and Maura Tierney as Lynn Powell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Instinct has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $34.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. 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 (1999)?
- In US, Instinct is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Instinct worth watching?
- Instinct holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Instinct?
- Instinct stars Anthony Hopkins, Cuba Gooding Jr., Donald Sutherland, Maura Tierney and George Dzundza.
- When was Instinct released?
- Instinct was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.