Instinct
“Nothing is more savage than civilization.”
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 in United States
Apple TV StoreClick a service to open Instinct there. Availability last verified on June 23, 2026.
Where is Instinct streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Sooner |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About Instinct
Instinct is a 1999 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Jon Turteltaub. The cast is led by Anthony Hopkins, Cuba Gooding Jr., Donald Sutherland. It has a runtime of 2h 4m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
Instinct was produced by Spyglass Entertainment and Touchstone Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on June 4, 1999, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $80 million, it went on to gross $34 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jon Turteltaub
- Writers
- Gerald Di Pego
- Release date
- June 4, 1999
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $80 million
- Box office
- $34 million
- Production
- Spyglass Entertainment, Touchstone Pictures
Instinct cast & crew
Instinct was directed by Jon Turteltaub and written by Gerald Di Pego.
The cast features 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, and John Ashton as Guard Dacks.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Danny Elfman, cinematography is by Philippe Rousselot, and it was produced by Michael Taylor and Barbara Boyle.
Is Instinct worth watching?
Instinct holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 655 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 4m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, Instinct is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Instinct
Instinct isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.
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Cast of Instinct
Anthony Hopkins
Dr. Ethan Powell
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Dr. Theo Caulder
Donald Sutherland
Ben Hillard
Maura Tierney
Lynn Powell
George Dzundza
Dr. John Murray
John Ashton
Guard Dacks
John Aylward
Warden Keefer
Doug Spinuzza
Nicko
Thomas Q. Morris
Pete
Vivienne Sendaydiego
Catherine
Paul Bates
Bluto
Rex Linn
Gurad Alan
Instinct — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Instinct in United States?
Instinct is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.
▸What language is Instinct in?
Instinct is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Instinct?
Instinct runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
▸What is Instinct rated?
Instinct is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 655 ratings.
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