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Basic Instinct

7.019922h 8mR 18+MovieThrillerMystery

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.

DirectorPaul Verhoeven
WriterJoe Eszterhas
ProducersMario Kassar·Alan Marshall

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Cast · Directed by Paul Verhoeven

MDMichael Douglas
Michael Douglas
Detective Nick Curran
SSSharon Stone
Sharon Stone
Catherine Tramell
GDGeorge Dzundza
George Dzundza
Gus
JTJeanne Tripplehorn
Jeanne Tripplehorn
Dr. Beth Garner
DADenis Arndt
Denis Arndt
Lieutenant Walker
LSLeilani Sarelle
Leilani Sarelle
Roxy
BYBruce A. Young
Bruce A. Young
Andrews
CRChelcie Ross
Chelcie Ross
Captain Talcott
DMDorothy Malone
Dorothy Malone
Hazel Dobkins
WKWayne Knight
Wayne Knight
John Correli
DBDaniel von Bargen
Daniel von Bargen
Lieutenant Nilsen
STStephen Tobolowsky
Stephen Tobolowsky
Dr. Lamott

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Basic Instinct — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Basic Instinct?

Basic Instinct is streaming on Foxtel Now, Stan and MUBI in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV Store and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Basic Instinct on Netflix?

No, Basic Instinct is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Foxtel Now and Stan.

Is Basic Instinct on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Basic Instinct isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Foxtel Now and Stan instead.

Where can I watch Basic Instinct for free?

Basic Instinct is available on Foxtel Now and Stan in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Basic Instinct?

Yes — Basic Instinct is followed by Basic Instinct 2 (2006) in the Basic Instinct Collection.

Is there a prequel to Basic Instinct?

Basic Instinct is the first film in the Basic Instinct Collection.

Is Basic Instinct part of a trilogy?

No — Basic Instinct is part of the Basic Instinct Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Basic Instinct Collection?

There are 2 films in the Basic Instinct Collection: Basic Instinct (1992) and Basic Instinct 2 (2006).