Instinct
Synopsis
Nicoline, a criminal psychologist, begins work at a prison where one of her new cases, Idris — an apparently reformed sex offender — is preparing for release after five years of confinement. Despite her professional misgivings, she becomes infatuated with her charismatic, manipulative patient.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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INSTINCT Trailer | TIFF 2019
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-27
Top Cast
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Carice van Houten
Nicoline
Marwan Kenzari
Idris
Marie-Mae van Zuilen
Marieke
Pieter Embrechts
Alex
Betty Schuurman
Mother Nicoline
Ariane Schluter
directrice
Tamar van den Dop
Milly
Robert de Hoog
Jos
Maria Kraakman
Paula
Juda Goslinga
Kees
Felix Burleson
Piet
Kuno Bakker
John
Erik van Welzen
Man Swat Team
Matijs Jansen
Dave
Michael Bot
Roy
Abdelkarim El Baz
Tarik
Barry Emond
Kenny
Achraf Koutet
Medewerker BK
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 22, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 27, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Halina Reijn
- Screenplay & Story
- Esther Gerritsen
- Original Score
- Ella van der Woude
- Original Title
- Instinct
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Topkapi Films, BNNVARA, Man Up Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Halina Reijn
Esther Gerritsen, Halina Reijn
Ella van der Woude
Jasper Wolf
Job ter Burg
Laurette Schillings, Frans van Gestel, Arnold Heslenfeld
Department Leadership Roster
Esther Gerritsen
Screenplay
Laurette Schillings
Producer
Frans van Gestel
Producer
Halina Reijn
Director
Arnold Heslenfeld
Producer
Jasper Wolf
Director of Photography
Job ter Burg
Editor
Lieke Scholman
Production Design
Ella van der Woude
Original Music Composer
Minke Lunter
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Instinct
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What is Instinct about?
Nicoline, a criminal psychologist, begins work at a prison where one of her new cases, Idris — an apparently reformed sex offender — is preparing for release after five years of confinement. Despite her professional misgivings, she becomes infatuated with her charismatic, manipulative patient.
Who directed Instinct?
Instinct was directed by Halina Reijn.
Who stars in Instinct?
The principal cast of Instinct includes Carice van Houten, Marwan Kenzari, Marie-Mae van Zuilen, Pieter Embrechts, Betty Schuurman.
When was Instinct released and how long is it?
Instinct was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Instinct?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Instinct was composed by Ella van der Woude.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Instinct?
Instinct holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).