Basic Instinct
Directed by Paul Verhoeven
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.
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Top 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
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Basic Instinct online?
As of September 20, 2026, Basic Instinct is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Basic Instinct on Netflix?
No — Basic Instinct is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel instead.
Can I rent or buy Basic Instinct online?
Yes. In United States, Basic Instinct can be rented on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Basic Instinct?
As of September 20, 2026, Basic Instinct is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Brazil, Canada, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 20, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
