Instinct (1999) movie poster

Instinct (1999)

"Nothing is more savage than civilization."
ThumbScore
👍 87%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 35% (RT: 27%, MC: 43) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Where to Watch

Streaming
Prime Video
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Director
Runtime
2h 4m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (643 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
27%
Metacritic
43
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
Yes. 87% of real audiences liked it based on 643 votes. Critics scored it lower at 35%, but audiences disagreed.
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. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • During production of Instinct, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Anthony Hopkins spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Instinct is a 1999 drama, thriller film directed by Jon Turteltaub. 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.

The film has been rated by 643 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Instinct delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Instinct (1999) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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