Where to watch Basic Instinct (1992)
R128 min★ 6.9Thriller, Mystery
Yes — Basic Instinct is free on Kanopy, which you get through most public libraries with a library card.
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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Basic Instinct — common questions
- Can I watch Basic Instinct for free?
- Yes. Basic Instinct is streaming at no cost on Kanopy. These are licensed services — free because they run ads or are funded by public libraries, not because they are pirating anything.
- Is Basic Instinct on Netflix?
- No. Basic Instinct is not on Netflix here. The services that do carry it are listed above.
- How do I watch Basic Instinct without paying anything?
- Through a library. Kanopy is free to use but signs you in with a library or university card, so you will need one — most public library systems in the US and UK include it at no charge.
- How long is Basic Instinct?
- Basic Instinct runs 128 minutes, rated R.
