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Basic Instinct

Basic Instinct (1992) - Where to Watch

Audience Score
69

Now, before we get into the essentials of how you can watch 'Basic Instinct' right now, here are some helpful info about the Carolco Pictures, Le Studio Canal+ thriller flick. Basic Instinct starring Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, George Dzundza, Jeanne Tripplehorn has a R rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 8 min. The release date of the movie is March 20th, 1992. The movie received a user score of 69/100 on TMDb, which is derived from reviews from 4,220 engaged users.

Need a fast recap before watching? Here's the plot: "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."

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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription choices - along with the availability of 'Basic Instinct' on each platform when they are available. 'Basic Instinct' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Prime Video, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Google Play Movies, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Apple TV, Microsoft Store, Pluto TV, and fuboTV in the US.

'Basic Instinct' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on March 20th, 1992
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting August 27th, 1997 - Buy Basic Instinct DVD

Basic Instinct Movies

Two movies following the manipulative and seductive novelist Catherine Tramell.