Instinct(1999)
“Nothing is more savage than civilization.”
Overview
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.
Director
Jon Turteltaub
Studio
Spyglass Entertainment
Budget
$80M
Revenue
$34M
Cast
Anthony Hopkins
as Dr. Ethan Powell
Cuba Gooding Jr.
as Dr. Theo Caulder
Donald Sutherland
as Ben Hillard
Maura Tierney
as Lynn Powell
George Dzundza
as Dr. John Murray
John Ashton
as Guard Dacks
John Aylward
as Warden Keefer
Doug Spinuzza
as Nicko
Thomas Q. Morris
as Pete
Vivienne Sendaydiego
as Catherine
Paul Bates
as Bluto
Rex Linn
as Gurad Alan
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
2h 4m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$80M
Box Office
$34M
Production Companies
Spyglass Entertainment • Touchstone Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Instinct?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Instinct (1999).
What is Instinct about?▼
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.
Who directed Instinct?▼
Instinct was directed by Jon Turteltaub and released in 1999. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is Instinct?▼
Instinct has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
Who stars in Instinct?▼
The cast of Instinct includes Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Ethan Powell, Cuba Gooding Jr. as Dr. Theo Caulder, Donald Sutherland as Ben Hillard, Maura Tierney as Lynn Powell, George Dzundza as Dr. John Murray and more.
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