Instinct 1999
“Nothing is more savage than civilization.”
What is Instinct?
Instinct is a film first released in 1999. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 124 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 4, 1999
- Studios
- Spyglass Entertainment, Touchstone Pictures
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
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Overview
Instinct is a film first released in 1999. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Spyglass Entertainment, Touchstone Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“An ambitious psychiatrist confronts a deranged anthropologist in a brutal asylum.”
- Powerful performances by Anthony Hopkins and Cuba Gooding Jr.
- Tense, claustrophobic setting in a criminally insane prison
- Thought‑provoking exploration of madness and morality
- Rated R, limiting younger viewers
- Pacing may feel slow for some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy tense psychological thrillers with strong character confrontations.
The film’s R rating and intense themes make it suitable for mature audiences only.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Instinct released?
Instinct was released in the United States on June 4, 1999.
Who directed Instinct?
The film was directed by Jon Turteltaub.
Who are the main stars of the film?
It stars Anthony Hopkins, Cuba Gooding Jr., Donald Sutherland, Maura Tierney, George Dzundza, and John Ashton.
What genre does Instinct belong to?
Instinct is an American psychological thriller drama.
What is the film’s rating?
Instinct is rated R for its mature content.
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