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Basic Instinct

A brutal murder. A brilliant killer. A cop who can't resist the danger.

1992 · 2h 8m · 6.9 on TMDB

R

Thriller Mystery

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 Douglas
Detective Nick Curran
Sharon Stone
Catherine Tramell
George Dzundza
Gus
Jeanne Tripplehorn
Dr. Beth Garner

Denis Arndt

Denis Arndt

Lieutenant Walker

Leilani Sarelle

Leilani Sarelle

Roxy

Bruce A. Young

Bruce A. Young

Andrews

Chelcie Ross

Chelcie Ross

Captain Talcott

Dorothy Malone

Dorothy Malone

Hazel Dobkins

Wayne Knight

Wayne Knight

John Correli

Daniel von Bargen

Daniel von Bargen

Lieutenant Nilsen

Stephen Tobolowsky

Stephen Tobolowsky

Dr. Lamott

Awards

Outstanding Foreign Language Film · 1993nomineeJapan Academy Awards

Production

Carolco Pictures Le Studio Canal+

Directed by

Where to watch

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Released: March 20, 1992
Budget: $49M
Box office: $353M

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Part of the Basic Instinct Collection

2 films, in story order

5.0
Basic Instinct 2
2006

Ratings

56%
IMDb7.1/10
43Metacritic

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 6 wins & 23 nominations total

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