Instinct to Kill

2001·Movie
1h 30min·R
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–38%

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Instinct to Kill fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Escaped serial killer James Becket, who killed his own father whose expectations he never fulfilled, but now especially targets his wife Theresa 'Tess' and her family, is too good at disguising himself and other deceit for detective Diffs task force. Only one man proves able to fight back in his league: former cop J.T. Dillon, who was already training Tess in self-defense and becomes her lover. Becket decides to find hiding place by kidnapping Diffs wife, and thus enforce a final show-down.
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Crew

Directed by:
Gustavo Graef-Marino
Written by:
Josh Olson, C. Courtney Joyner, Randall Frakes
Produced by:
Gerald I. Wolff, Jan Glaser
Composed by:
Andrew Keresztes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Instinct to Kill legally?

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Instinct to Kill is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Instinct to Kill worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 4.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Instinct to Kill rated?

RViolenceSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How long is Instinct to Kill?

1 h 30 min

Instinct to Kill runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is Instinct to Kill in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Instinct to Kill?

8AUCAGBGGIEMXUSIN

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