Basic Instinct
A brutal murder. A brilliant killer. A cop who can't resist the danger.
19922h 8m6.9(4,459 votes)
ThrillerMystery
Synopsis
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.
Basic Instinct (1992) is a thriller and mystery film directed by Paul Verhoeven. It stars Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, and George Dzundza. The film runs for 2 hours 8 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.9 out of 10 from 4,459 votes.
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Director
Cast
Michael Douglas
Detective Nick Curran
Sharon Stone
Catherine Tramell
George Dzundza
Gus
Jeanne Tripplehorn
Dr. Beth Garner
Denis Arndt
Lieutenant Walker
Leilani Sarelle
Roxy
Bruce A. Young
Andrews
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Who stars in Basic Instinct?
Basic Instinct stars Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, George Dzundza, and Jeanne Tripplehorn, and was directed by Paul Verhoeven.
How long is Basic Instinct?
Basic Instinct has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes.
When did Basic Instinct come out?
Basic Instinct was released in 1992.
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Basic Instinct is a thriller and mystery film.
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