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Basic Instinct (1992)

โ€œA brutal murder. A brilliant killer. A cop who can't resist the danger.โ€

7.0/10 ยท 4,549 votes 2h 8m r ThrillerMystery

#27 of 75 films from 1992 #633 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Paul Verhoeven ยท Written by Joe Eszterhas

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Overview

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.

Cast

Michael Douglasas Detective Nick Curran
Sharon Stoneas Catherine Tramell
George Dzundzaas Gus
Jeanne Tripplehornas Dr. Beth Garner
Leilani Sarelleas Roxy
Denis Arndtas Lieutenant Walker
Bruce A. Youngas Andrews
Chelcie Rossas Captain Talcott
Dorothy Maloneas Hazel Dobkins
Wayne Knightas John Correli
Daniel von Bargenas Lieutenant Nilsen
Stephen Tobolowskyas Dr. Lamott
Benjamin Moutonas Harrigan
Jack McGeeas Sheriff

Facts

Release dateMarch 20, 1992
Runtime128 min (2h 8m) โ€” longer as the 1992 average of 109 min
GenresThriller, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$49,000,000
Box office$352,927,224 (7.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0103772

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Questions

How long is Basic Instinct?
Basic Instinct runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Is Basic Instinct worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 4,549 votes, which places it #27 of 75 films released in 1992 in this index (top 65%) and #633 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Basic Instinct?
Basic Instinct was directed by Paul Verhoeven. Other well-rated titles by the same director: RoboCop (1987), Black Book (2006), Total Recall (1990).
Who stars in Basic Instinct?
Michael Douglas as Detective Nick Curran; Sharon Stone as Catherine Tramell; George Dzundza as Gus; Jeanne Tripplehorn as Dr. Beth Garner; Leilani Sarelle as Roxy; Denis Arndt as Lieutenant Walker.
What is Basic Instinct rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Basic Instinct?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14387.

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