Basic Instinct (1992)
A brutal murder. A brilliant killer. A cop who can't resist the danger.
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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.
Status: Released
Release Date: Mar 20, 1992
Runtime: 2h 8m
Director: Paul Verhoeven
Writer: Joe Eszterhas
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Top 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
Chelcie Ross
Captain Talcott
Dorothy Malone
Hazel Dobkins
Wayne Knight
John Correli
Daniel von Bargen
Lieutenant Nilsen
Stephen Tobolowsky
Dr. Lamott
Benjamin Mouton
Harrigan
Jack McGee
Sheriff
Bill Cable
Johnny Boz
Stephen Rowe
Internal Affairs Investigator
Mitch Pileggi
Internal Affairs Investigator
Mary Pat Gleason
Juvenile Officer
Freda Foh Shen
Berkeley Registrar
William Duff-Griffin
Dr. Myron
James Rebhorn
Dr. McElwaine
David Wells
Polygraph Examiner
Bradford English
Campus Policeman
Mary Ann Rodgers
Nurse
Adilah Barnes
Nurse
Irene Olga López
Maid
Juanita Jennings
Receptionist
Craig C. Lewis
Bartender | Police Bar
Michael David Lally
Detective
Peter Appel
Detective
Michael Halton
Bartender | Country Western Bar
Keith McDaniel
Featured Dancer
Eric Poppick
Coroner's Guy
Ron Cacas
Policeman
Kayla Blake
Roxy's Friend
Ken Liebenson
Doo Wah Riders
Lindy Rasmusson
Doo Wah Riders
Byron Berline
Doo Wah Riders
Eddie Dunbar
Doo Wah Riders
Tom McKibbin
Doo Wah Riders
Julie Bond
Hand Puppet Model
Anne Lockhart
Disco Patron (uncredited)
Patricia Anne Isgate-Hayward
Classmate (uncredited)
Pui Fan Lee
Mrs. Rollins (uncredited)
Andy Rolfes
Police Officer (uncredited)
Bob Sallese
Internal Affairs Detective (uncredited
Damon Stout
Disco Patron (uncredited)
Official Videos
![Basic Instinct Theatrical Trailer (1992) [4K] [FTD-1070]](https://img.youtube.com/vi/HL-eEzcSU3w/mqdefault.jpg)
Basic Instinct Theatrical Trailer (1992) [4K] [FTD-1070]
Sharon Stone and Michael Douglas in BASIC INSTINCT - Car Scene Clip
Sharon Stone in BASIC INSTINCT - Interrogation Clip
Club Scene from BASIC INSTINCT - Starring Sharon Stone and Michael Douglas
BASIC INSTINCT - Nick visits Catherine - Starring Sharon Stone and Michael Douglas
You Like Playing Games Don't You? - Clip from BASIC INSTINCT starring Michael Douglas & Sharon Stone
BASIC INSTINCT - Car Chase Clip - Starring Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone
BASIC INSTINCT | Best Scenes | STUDIOCANAL International
![BASIC INSTINCT Rerelease Trailer [1992]](https://img.youtube.com/vi/Qk0cLU-Bc5A/mqdefault.jpg)
BASIC INSTINCT Rerelease Trailer [1992]
BASIC INSTINCT | Official Trailer - Starring Sharon Stone | STUDIOCANAL International
Examining Basic Instinct - A Video Essay | Starring Sharon Stone & Michael Douglas
Official 4K Restoration Trailer
Official Trailer