Instinct
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.
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Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.
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Instinct Trailer (1999)
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Frequently asked questions about Instinct
Where can I watch Instinct in the United States?
Instinct is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for Instinct?
Instinct scores 6.5 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Instinct?
Instinct stars Anthony Hopkins, Cuba Gooding Jr., Donald Sutherland, Maura Tierney, and George Dzundza. Jon Turteltaub is the director.
How long is Instinct?
Instinct runs 2h 4m (124 minutes).
When did Instinct come out?
Instinct was released on June 4, 1999.
Which studio made Instinct?
Instinct was produced by Spyglass Entertainment and Touchstone Pictures in the United States.
What was the budget for Instinct?
Instinct was made on a budget of $80,000,000.
How much did Instinct make at the box office?
Instinct grossed $34,105,207 worldwide, against a budget of $80,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.