

Instinct (1999)
Overview
In a prison for the criminally insane, deranged anthropologist Ethan Powell is set to be examined by a bright young psychiatrist, Theo Caulder. Driven by ambition and a hunger for the truth, Caulder will eventually risk everything—even put his very life on the line—in a harrowing attempt to understand the bizarre actions of this madman.
Where to watch Instinct
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — | Apple TV |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | — | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | FOD | — |
| Sweden | — | Blockbuster | Blockbuster |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Instinct in 4 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Instinct about?
In a prison for the criminally insane, deranged anthropologist Ethan Powell is set to be examined by a bright young psychiatrist, Theo Caulder. Driven by ambition and a hunger for the truth, Caulder will eventually risk everything—even put his very life on the line—in a harrowing attempt to understand the bizarre actions of this madman. Instinct is a Drama, Thriller movie, released on 1999-06-04, runtime 124 minutes.
Is Instinct worth watching?
TMDB users rate Instinct 6.5 out of 10 from 690 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Instinct?
In the United States, Instinct can be bought from Apple TV. The table on this page lists 7 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Jon Turteltaub
Cast
- Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Ethan Powell
- Cuba Gooding Jr. as Dr. Theo Caulder
- Donald Sutherland as Ben Hillard
- Maura Tierney as Lynn Powell
- George Dzundza as Dr. John Murray
- John Ashton as Guard Dacks
- John Aylward as Warden Keefer
- Doug Spinuzza as Nicko
- Thomas Q. Morris as Pete
- Vivienne Sendaydiego as Catherine
- Paul Bates as Bluto
- Rex Linn as Gurad Alan
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Sources
Details and the 6.5/10 rating from Instinct on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.