Basic Instinct (1992)
English crime film directed by Paul Verhoeven
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 8m 128 min
- Released
- 20 March 1992
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Basic Instinct has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes (128 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 20 March 1992. It is directed by Paul Verhoeven and stars Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone and George Dzundza.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Paul Verhoeven
- Cast
- Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, George Dzundza, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Daniel von Bargen, Stephen Tobolowsky, Dorothy Malone, James Rebhorn, Wayne Knight, Bruce A. Young, Chelcie Ross, Denis Arndt
- Cinematography
- Jan de Bont
- Editing
- Frank J. Urioste
- Music
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Written by
- Joe Eszterhas
- Produced by
- Mario Kassar, Alan Marshall
- Production
- Carolco Pictures, Canal+, StudioCanal, Columbia Pictures
- Distribution
- InterCom, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $49 million
- Box office
- $353 million
- Set in
- San Francisco
- Filmed in
- San Francisco
- Country
- France, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 20 March 1992
- First shown
- 18 March 1992 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Basic Instinct?
Basic Instinct has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes, or 128 min.
When did Basic Instinct release?
Basic Instinct released on 20 March 1992.
Who directed Basic Instinct?
Basic Instinct is directed by Paul Verhoeven.
Who is in the cast of Basic Instinct?
The cast of Basic Instinct includes Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, George Dzundza, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Daniel von Bargen and Stephen Tobolowsky.
Where can I watch Basic Instinct online?
Basic Instinct streams on Netflix.
How much did Basic Instinct earn at the box office?
Basic Instinct grossed $353 million on a budget of $49 million.
What is Basic Instinct rated in the US?
Basic Instinct is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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