Instinct
1999, English. Directed by Jon Turteltaub.
Nothing is more savage than civilization.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 690 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch
Apple TV StoreAvailability in India. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Jon TurteltaubDirector
- Anthony HopkinsDr. Ethan Powell
- Cuba Gooding Jr.Dr. Theo Caulder
- Donald SutherlandBen Hillard
- Maura TierneyLynn Powell
- George DzundzaDr. John Murray
- John AshtonGuard Dacks
- John AylwardWarden Keefer
- Doug SpinuzzaNicko
- Thomas Q. MorrisPete
- Vivienne SendaydiegoCatherine
- Paul BatesBluto
- Rex LinnGurad Alan
Details
- Released
- 4 June 1999
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gerald Di Pego
- Budget
- $80M
- Box office
- $34M
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Instinct: quick answers
Is Instinct worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 690 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Instinct?
Instinct runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does Instinct have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Instinct. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Instinct suitable for kids?
Instinct is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Instinct?
If you liked Instinct, try The Life of David Gale, Lockdown, Gorillas in the Mist.
Who directed Instinct?
Instinct (1999) was directed by Jon Turteltaub and stars Anthony Hopkins, Cuba Gooding Jr., Donald Sutherland.