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Instinct

  • 19991999
  • RR
  • 2h 6m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
33K
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Anthony Hopkins in Instinct (1999)
When noted anthropologist Dr. Ethan Powell, who left society to live in the jungle is imprisoned for murder, it's up to young psychiatrist Theo Caulder to get through to him.
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When noted anthropologist Dr. Ethan Powell, who left society to live in the jungle is imprisoned for murder, it's up to young psychiatrist Theo Caulder to get through to him.When noted anthropologist Dr. Ethan Powell, who left society to live in the jungle is imprisoned for murder, it's up to young psychiatrist Theo Caulder to get through to him.When noted anthropologist Dr. Ethan Powell, who left society to live in the jungle is imprisoned for murder, it's up to young psychiatrist Theo Caulder to get through to him.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
33K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jon Turteltaub
  • Writers
    • Gerald Di Pego(screenplay)
    • Daniel Quinn(novel "Ishmael")
  • Stars
    • Anthony Hopkins
    • Cuba Gooding Jr.
    • Donald Sutherland
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jon Turteltaub
  • Writers
    • Gerald Di Pego(screenplay)
    • Daniel Quinn(novel "Ishmael")
  • Stars
    • Anthony Hopkins
    • Cuba Gooding Jr.
    • Donald Sutherland
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 250User reviews
    • 82Critic reviews
    • 43Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:05
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    Photos61

    Anthony Hopkins and Cuba Gooding Jr. in Instinct (1999)
    Anthony Hopkins and Cuba Gooding Jr. in Instinct (1999)
    Alex City, in Jon Turteltaub's film, Intinct, moments before the riot erupts.
    Taking a rest in between shots while filming Instinct (1998) in Jamaica.
    Taylor Dayne at an event for Instinct (1999)
    Taylor Dayne at an event for Instinct (1999)
    Taylor Dayne at an event for Instinct (1999)
    Taylor Dayne at an event for Instinct (1999)
    Dave Foley at an event for Instinct (1999)
    Dave Foley at an event for Instinct (1999)
    Dave Foley at an event for Instinct (1999)
    Cuba Gooding Jr. at an event for Instinct (1999)

    Top cast

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    Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins
    • Ethan Powellas Ethan Powell
    Cuba Gooding Jr.
    Cuba Gooding Jr.
    • Theo Caulderas Theo Caulder
    Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland
    • Ben Hillardas Ben Hillard
    Maura Tierney
    Maura Tierney
    • Lynn Powellas Lynn Powell
    George Dzundza
    George Dzundza
    • Dr. John Murrayas Dr. John Murray
    John Ashton
    John Ashton
    • Guard Dacksas Guard Dacks
    John Aylward
    John Aylward
    • Warden Keeferas Warden Keefer
    Thomas Q. Morris
    Thomas Q. Morris
    • Peteas Pete
    Doug Spinuzza
    Doug Spinuzza
    • Nickoas Nicko
    Paul Bates
    Paul Bates
    • Blutoas Bluto
    Rex Linn
    Rex Linn
    • Guard Alanas Guard Alan
    Rod McLachlan
    Rod McLachlan
    • Guard Andersonas Guard Anderson
    Kurt Smildsin
    • Guard #1as Guard #1
    Jim R. Coleman
    Jim R. Coleman
    • Guard #2as Guard #2
    Tracey Ellis
    Tracey Ellis
    • Annieas Annie
    Kim Ingram
    • Lester Rodmanas Lester Rodman
    Paul Collins
    • Tom Hanleyas Tom Hanley
    Marc Macaulay
    Marc Macaulay
    • Foleyas Foley
    • Director
      • Jon Turteltaub
    • Writers
      • Gerald Di Pego(screenplay) (screen story)
      • Daniel Quinn(novel "Ishmael") (suggestion)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      After takes with Cuba Gooding, Jr., Sir Anthony Hopkins would routinely say "Show me the money!" in reference to Cuba's character in Jerry Maguire (1996).
    • Goofs
      When Theo goes to visit Lynn at her home it is late at night, yet once inside the house, daylight is coming through the windows.
    • Quotes

      Ethan Powell: [Farewell letter to Dr. Calder] Dear Theo: I'm sorry I'm not there to say goodbye. You were right. Freedom is not just a dream. It's there, on the other side of those fences we build all by ourselves. Thank you for giving me hope and for giving me back my daughter. And I thank you, Theo, for sharing this journey with me. Your friend, Ethan.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Instinct/The Loss of Sexual Innocence/Limbo (1999)

    User reviews250

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Surprisingly good
    This film really surprised me. I mean REALLY. I mean I knew that Hopkins, Sutherland and Gooding Jr. were good actors and I'd heard about the film, but I was believing it would be nothing special. I WAS wrong. It had been very long, since I had last seen a film, with a message, a meaning and a higher value than entertainment, but this one is it. Maybe it's just because I study psychology, but I really enjoyed this film. It will take away your illusions. Highly recommended.

    8 out of 10
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    • Jul 3, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 4, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ishmael
    • Filming locations
      • Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
    • Production companies
      • Spyglass Entertainment
      • Touchstone Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $80,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $34,105,207
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,390,387
      • Jun 6, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $34,105,207
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 6 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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