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Instinct
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Instinct

1999 · 124 min Drama Thriller
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Jon Turteltaub

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

Dr. Ethan Powell

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Dr. Theo Caulder

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

Ben Hillard

Maura Tierney

Maura Tierney

Lynn Powell

George Dzundza

George Dzundza

Dr. John Murray

John Ashton

John Ashton

Guard Dacks

John Aylward

John Aylward

Warden Keefer

Doug Spinuzza

Doug Spinuzza

Nicko

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Thomas Q. Morris

Pete

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Vivienne Sendaydiego

Catherine

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