


Film · Released
Basic Instinct
“A brutal murder. A brilliant killer. A cop who can't resist the danger.”
Basic Instinct at a glance
Basic Instinct is a 1992 thriller and mystery film, running 2h 8m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 18 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Sky Go and STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel.
Rated 18 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1992-03-20
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Genres
- Thriller, Mystery
- Director
- Paul Verhoeven
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.0 / 10 · 4,613 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmCatherine, 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.
Cast
14 names
Michael DouglasDetective Nick Curran
Sharon StoneCatherine Tramell
George DzundzaGus
Jeanne TripplehornDr. Beth Garner
Denis ArndtLieutenant Walker
Leilani SarelleRoxy
Bruce A. YoungAndrews
Chelcie RossCaptain Talcott
Dorothy MaloneHazel Dobkins
Wayne KnightJohn Correli
Daniel von BargenLieutenant Nilsen
Stephen TobolowskyDr. Lamott
Benjamin MoutonHarrigan
Jack McGeeSheriffQuestions about Basic Instinct
Quick answersWhere can I watch Basic Instinct in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Basic Instinct is listed on Sky Go, STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Basic Instinct suitable for children?
Basic Instinct is rated 18 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Basic Instinct on PelisPlus UK?
Basic Instinct has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is Basic Instinct about?
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.
How long is Basic Instinct?
Basic Instinct runs for 2h 8m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Basic Instinct trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Official 4K Restoration Trailer without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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