Basic Instinct 2
“Everything interesting begins in the mind”
Synopsis
Novelist Catherine Tramell is once again in trouble with the law, and Scotland Yard appoints psychiatrist Dr. Michael Glass to evaluate her. Though, like Detective Nick Curran before him, Glass is entranced by Tramell and lured into a seductive game.
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Basic Instinct 2 Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-09-25
Top Cast
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Sharon Stone
Catherine Tramell
David Morrissey
Michael Glass
Charlotte Rampling
Milena Gardosh
David Thewlis
Roy Washburn
Stan Collymore
Kevin Franks
Indira Varma
Denise Glass
Heathcote Williams
Jakob Gerst
Hugh Dancy
Adam Towers
Terence Harvey
Henry Rose
Jan Chappell
Solicitor
Neil Maskell
Ferguson
Ellen Thomas
Prosecutor
Flora Montgomery
Michelle Broadwin
Kata Dobó
Magda
Iain Robertson
Peter Ristedes
Danièle Lydon
Susan Bard
Christopher Brand
Angry Patient
Charlotte Purton
Snuffly Patient
Release History & Theatrical Window
Madrid
Festival / Special Debut
March 31, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 11, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$70M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$38.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.55x
-$31.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Caton-Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Eszterhas, Leora Barish, Henry Bean
- Original Score
- John Murphy
- Original Title
- Basic Instinct 2
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $70M
- Worldwide Gross
- $38.6M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, C2 Pictures, IMF Internationale Medien und Film 3 & Produktions, KanZaman Productions, Intermedia Films, Summit Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Caton-Jones
Joe Eszterhas, Leora Barish, Henry Bean
John Murphy
Gyula Pados, John Marzano, Adrian Biddle
István Király, John Scott
Volker Schauz, Mark Albela, Moritz Borman, Andrew G. Vajna, Denise O'Dell
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Caton-Jones
Director
István Király
Editor
Norman Garwood
Production Design
Gyula Pados
Director of Photography
John Murphy
Original Music Composer
John Scott
Editor
Beatrix Aruna Pasztor
Costume Design
Leora Barish
Writer
Henry Bean
Writer
Mark Nelmes
Visual Effects Supervisor
Andrew G. Vajna
Producer
Joel B. Michaels
Producer
Aslan Nadery
Producer
Mario Kassar
Producer
Andy Bradford
Stunt Coordinator
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Basic Instinct 2
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Basic Instinct 2 about?
Novelist Catherine Tramell is once again in trouble with the law, and Scotland Yard appoints psychiatrist Dr. Michael Glass to evaluate her. Though, like Detective Nick Curran before him, Glass is entranced by Tramell and lured into a seductive game.
Who directed Basic Instinct 2?
Basic Instinct 2 was directed by Michael Caton-Jones.
Who stars in Basic Instinct 2?
The principal cast of Basic Instinct 2 includes Sharon Stone, David Morrissey, Charlotte Rampling, David Thewlis, Stan Collymore.
When was Basic Instinct 2 released and how long is it?
Basic Instinct 2 was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of Basic Instinct 2?
Basic Instinct 2 had a reported production budget of $70M and grossed $38.6M at the worldwide box office (0.55 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Basic Instinct 2?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Basic Instinct 2 was composed by John Murphy.
Is Basic Instinct 2 based on a book or true story?
Basic Instinct 2 is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Joe Eszterhas".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Basic Instinct 2?
Basic Instinct 2 holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).