• Basic Instinct is a controversial 1992 thriller from director Paul Verhoeven about a woman (Sharon Stone) who is suspected of committing a brutal murder and the cop (Michael Douglas who is put in charge of the investigation. While the movie was both a critical and commercial success, it sparked a heated controversy for its violence, sexuality and portrayal of homosexuals. Although it was initially given an NC-17 rating, the final cut was alter to receive an R. Basic Instinct went on to make over $300 million, earn 2 Academy Award nominations, and launch the career of Sharon Stone.

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  1. Tagline: "A brutal murder. A brilliant killer. A cop who can't resist the danger."
  2. Release date: March 20, 1992
  3. Rated: R
  4. Running time: 123 minutes
  5. Directed by: Paul Verhoeven
  6. Written by: Joe Eszterhas
  7. Starring: Sharon Stone and Michael Douglas
  8. Followed by the sequel Basic Instinct 2
  9. Received 2 Academy Award nominations and 2 Golden Globe nominations

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