Movie

Fatal Instinct

“Sex, murder and revenge were never this funny.”

★ 5.5(171)19931h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Carl Reiner
Release date: 1993-10-29
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: Yiddish
Box office: $7,839,327
Budget: $10,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Fatal Instinct — trailer

About Fatal Instinct

Fatal Instinct is a 1993 movie in the Comedy and Crime genres, directed by Carl Reiner, starring Armand Assante, Sherilyn Fenn and Kate Nelligan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 171 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Fatal Instinct in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Ned Ravine is a police officer and lawyer who occasionally defends the delinquents he arrests. He crosses paths with seductive Lola Cain during an assignment and promptly begins an affair with her. Meanwhile, Ned's wife, Lana, is deep in an affair of her own. Lana and her lover are planning to murder Ned in an elaborate fashion so they can collect on his triple indemnity life insurance policy.

Cast

Armand Assante

Ned Ravine

Sherilyn Fenn

Laura Lincolnberry

Kate Nelligan

Lana Ravine

Sean Young

Lola Cain

Christopher McDonald

Frank Kelbo

James Remar

Max Shady

Tony Randall

Judge Skanky

Clarence Clemons

Clarence

Keith Campbell

Murder Investigator

Michael Cumpsty

Laura's Husband

Bob Uecker

Himself

Eartha Kitt

Trial Judge

Themes & keywords

spoofprivate detective

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Fatal Instinct in Japan?+

Fatal Instinct is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Fatal Instinct on Netflix?+

Fatal Instinct is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is Fatal Instinct?+

Fatal Instinct has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Fatal Instinct?+

Fatal Instinct stars Armand Assante, Sherilyn Fenn, Kate Nelligan, Sean Young and Christopher McDonald.

When did Fatal Instinct come out?+

Fatal Instinct is a 1993 movie directed by Carl Reiner.

What genre is Fatal Instinct?+

Fatal Instinct is Comedy and Crime film.

Who directed Fatal Instinct?+

Fatal Instinct was directed by Carl Reiner.