Movie

Basic Instinct

“A brutal murder. A brilliant killer. A cop who can't resist the danger.”

★ 6.9(4,378)19922h 8m

Basic Instinct is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Sky Store and Google Play Movies in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Paul Verhoeven
Release date: 1992-03-20
Runtime: 2h 8m
Language: English
Box office: $352,927,224
Budget: $49,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Carolco Pictures
Part of: Basic Instinct Collection

Basic Instinct — trailer

About Basic Instinct

Basic Instinct is a 1992 movie in the Thriller and Mystery genres, directed by Paul Verhoeven, starring Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone and George Dzundza. It has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 4,378 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Basic Instinct in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

dying and deathcaliforniajealousysexual obsessionpolicesan francisco, californiasadismpsychopathdetectiveeroticismbisexualitysuspicion of murderloverstripteasecelebrity

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Basic Instinct in Ireland?+

In Ireland, Basic Instinct is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Sky Store and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Basic Instinct on Netflix?+

Basic Instinct is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is Basic Instinct?+

Basic Instinct has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

Who stars in Basic Instinct?+

Basic Instinct stars Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, George Dzundza, Jeanne Tripplehorn and Denis Arndt.

When did Basic Instinct come out?+

Basic Instinct is a 1992 movie directed by Paul Verhoeven.

What genre is Basic Instinct?+

Basic Instinct is Thriller and Mystery film.

Who directed Basic Instinct?+

Basic Instinct was directed by Paul Verhoeven.