The Female Instinct
1972, English. Directed by Leonard B. Stern.
A spinster and her widowed sister, both authors of murder mystery novels, try to track down the killer of a former movie star. Pilot to TV series The Snoop Sisters.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Leonard B. SternDirector
- Helen HayesErnesta Snoop
- Mildred NatwickGwendolyn Snoop Nicholson
- Charlie CallasCharlie
- Jill ClayburghMary Nero
- Bill DanaMelvin Kaplan
- Ed FlandersMilo Perkins
- Kurt KasznarAlexander Scalamdri
- Edward PlattJulius Nero
- Kent SmithWarren Packer
- Craig StevensCharles Corman
- Fritz WeaverAnton de Tourolet
- Lawrence PressmanLt. Ostrowski
Details
- Released
- 18 December 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Leonard B. Stern
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What The Female Instinct is based on
The Female Instinct is adapted from a novel.
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The Female Instinct: quick answers
Is The Female Instinct worth watching?
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How long is The Female Instinct?
The Female Instinct runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Female Instinct have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Female Instinct. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Female Instinct parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Female Instinct is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Female Instinct on?
The Female Instinct isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 December 1972. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Female Instinct?
If you liked The Female Instinct, try Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Haunted By Murder, Site Unseen: An Emma Fielding Mystery.
Who directed The Female Instinct?
The Female Instinct (1972) was directed by Leonard B. Stern and stars Helen Hayes, Mildred Natwick, Charlie Callas.
What is The Female Instinct based on?
The Female Instinct is adapted from a novel.