Instinct
“Nothing is more savage than civilization.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Instinct Trailer (1999)
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-07-16
Top Cast
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Anthony Hopkins
Dr. Ethan Powell
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Dr. Theo Caulder
Donald Sutherland
Ben Hillard
Maura Tierney
Lynn Powell
George Dzundza
Dr. John Murray
John Ashton
Guard Dacks
John Aylward
Warden Keefer
Doug Spinuzza
Nicko
Thomas Q. Morris
Pete
Vivienne Sendaydiego
Catherine
Paul Bates
Bluto
Rex Linn
Gurad Alan
Rod McLachlan
Guard Anderson
Tracey Ellis
Annie
Kim Ingram
Lester Rodman
Paul Collins
Tom Hanley
Marc Macaulay
Foley
Jim Grimshaw
Boaz
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 21, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$80M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$34.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.43x
-$45.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Turteltaub
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald Di Pego
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman
- Original Title
- Instinct
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Budget
- $80M
- Worldwide Gross
- $34.1M
- Production Studios
- Spyglass Entertainment, Touchstone Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Turteltaub
Gerald Di Pego
Danny Elfman
Philippe Rousselot
Richard Francis-Bruce
Michael Taylor, Barbara Boyle, Gail Katz, Wolfgang Petersen
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Turteltaub
Director
Gerald Di Pego
Screenplay
Philippe Rousselot
Director of Photography
Richard Francis-Bruce
Editor
Michael Taylor
Producer
Barbara Boyle
Producer
Garreth Stover
Production Design
Jill M. Ohanneson
Costume Design
Jim Vickers
Stunt Coordinator
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Instinct
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Instinct?
The principal cast of Instinct includes Anthony Hopkins, Cuba Gooding Jr., Donald Sutherland, Maura Tierney, George Dzundza.
When was Instinct released and how long is it?
Instinct was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
What was the box office and production budget of Instinct?
Instinct had a reported production budget of $80M and grossed $34.1M at the worldwide box office (0.43 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Instinct?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Instinct was composed by Danny Elfman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Instinct?
Instinct holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).