Basic Instinct
“A brutal murder. A brilliant killer. A cop who can't resist the danger.”
Synopsis
Catherine, a novelist with an insatiable sexual appetite, becomes a prime suspect when her boyfriend is brutally murdered -- a crime she had described in her latest story.
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Michael Douglas
Detective Nick Curran
Sharon Stone
Catherine Tramell
George Dzundza
Gus
Jeanne Tripplehorn
Dr. Beth Garner
Denis Arndt
Lieutenant Walker
Leilani Sarelle
Roxy
Bruce A. Young
Andrews
Chelcie Ross
Captain Talcott
Dorothy Malone
Hazel Dobkins
Wayne Knight
John Correli
Daniel von Bargen
Lieutenant Nilsen
Stephen Tobolowsky
Dr. Lamott
Benjamin Mouton
Harrigan
Jack McGee
Sheriff
Bill Cable
Johnny Boz
Stephen Rowe
Internal Affairs Investigator
Mitch Pileggi
Internal Affairs Investigator
Mary Pat Gleason
Juvenile Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 20, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 6, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$49M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$352.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.2x
+$303.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Verhoeven
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Eszterhas
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Basic Instinct
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Budget
- $49M
- Worldwide Gross
- $352.9M
- Production Studios
- Carolco Pictures, Le Studio Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Verhoeven
Joe Eszterhas
Jerry Goldsmith
Jan de Bont
Frank J. Urioste
Mario Kassar, Alan Marshall
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Marsh
Production Design
M. James Arnett
Stunt Coordinator
Frank J. Urioste
Editor
Paul Verhoeven
Director
Joe Eszterhas
Screenplay
Ellen Mirojnick
Costume Design
Alan Marshall
Producer
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Jan de Bont
Director of Photography
Charlie Picerni
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 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Basic Instinct
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Basic Instinct about?
Catherine, a novelist with an insatiable sexual appetite, becomes a prime suspect when her boyfriend is brutally murdered -- a crime she had described in her latest story.
Who directed Basic Instinct?
Basic Instinct was directed by Paul Verhoeven.
Who stars in Basic Instinct?
The principal cast of Basic Instinct includes Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, George Dzundza, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Denis Arndt.
When was Basic Instinct released and how long is it?
Basic Instinct was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
What was the box office and production budget of Basic Instinct?
Basic Instinct had a reported production budget of $49M and grossed $352.9M at the worldwide box office (7.2 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Basic Instinct?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Basic Instinct was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Basic Instinct?
Basic Instinct holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).