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Basic Instinct

6.919922h 8m15MovieThrillerMystery

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
ProducersAlan Marshall·Mario Kassar

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FilmstribenFilmstriben
Availability shown for Denmark · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Paul Verhoeven

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

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Basic Instinct — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Basic Instinct?

Basic Instinct is streaming on Filmstriben in Denmark, and available to rent or buy on Viaplay and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Basic Instinct on Netflix?

No, Basic Instinct is not on Netflix in Denmark as of August 2026. It's currently on Filmstriben.

Is Basic Instinct on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Basic Instinct isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Denmark right now. It's on Filmstriben instead.

Where can I watch Basic Instinct for free?

Basic Instinct is available to stream free (with ads) on Filmstriben in Denmark.

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).