MyCinema has not rated Instinct for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Instinct in the US?

Instinct can be bought from Apple TV Store in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Instinct?

Instinct runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

Is Instinct suitable for kids?

Instinct is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19992h 4mDrama / Thriller

Instinct

Name: Instinct
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1999-06-04
Duration: 124 min

Nothing is more savage than civilization.

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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Instinct at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 4m

At 2h 4m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama and thriller.

US availability

1 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to buy from 1 store.

TMDB audience score

6.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 686 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Instinct tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 4m.
It can be bought from 1 US store.
TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 686 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Instinct

Is Instinct scary?: MyCinema has not rated Instinct for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Instinct in the US?: Instinct can be bought from Apple TV Store in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Instinct?: Instinct runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
Is Instinct suitable for kids?: Instinct is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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