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Fatal Instinct

1993·Movie
1h 30min·PG-13

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Tension4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Romance5
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Plenty of satire and situational comedy

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy8

World

Pop culture

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Sex, murder and revenge were never this funny.

Ned Ravine is a police officer and lawyer who occasionally defends the delinquents he arrests. He crosses paths with seductive Lola Cain during an assignment and promptly begins an affair with her. Meanwhile, Ned's wife, Lana, is deep in an affair of her own. Lana and her lover are planning to murder Ned in an elaborate fashion so they can collect on his triple indemnity life insurance policy.
Spoof ComedyCrime Parody90s HumorSlapstickSatiricalFarceCampyPop Culture ReferencesPhysical Comedy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Fatal Instinct

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Where can I stream Fatal Instinct legally?

Fatal Instinct is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fatal Instinct worth watching?

31
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 31/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 14%, and Metacritic 33). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fatal Instinct rated?

PG-13Sexual contentStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is Fatal Instinct?

1 h 30 min

Fatal Instinct runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fatal Instinct?

Critics24
Audiences50

Not quite. Audiences rate Fatal Instinct higher (50) than critics (24). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Fatal Instinct a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$8 million

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 78% of its budget.

What language is Fatal Instinct in?

EnglishYiddish

It was made in English, with some Yiddish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Fatal Instinct?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fatal Instinct in 80 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Fatal Instinct use?

Insurance FraudGoing CommandoDark and Troubled PastThe Big BoardGroin AttackOmnidisciplinary LawyerBig "NO!"Cheating with the MilkmanLimited WardrobeMisplaced-Names PosterUnderside RideMr. Expositionand 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 storytelling tropes for Fatal Instinct, including Insurance Fraud, Going Commando, Dark and Troubled Past.