Basic Instinct 2 (2006)
Novelist Catherine Tramell is once again in trouble with the law, and Scotland Yard appoints psychiatrist Dr. Michael Glass to evaluate her. Though, like Detective Nick Curran before him, Glass is entranced by Tramell and lured into a seductive game.
Details
Budget
$70,000,000
Rating
5/10 (774 votes)
Status
Released
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, C2 Pictures, IMF Productions, KanZaman Productions, Grosvenor Park Media, Intermedia, Summit Entertainment
About Basic Instinct 2
The 2006 crime thriller "Basic Instinct 2" continues the narrative of novelist Catherine Tramell, placing her in London where she again encounters legal issues. Dr. Michael Glass, a psychiatrist, is assigned to assess her. Similar to the character Detective Nick Curran from the preceding film, Glass becomes drawn into Tramell's orbit and into a psychological dynamic with her. The film has a runtime of 114 minutes and is categorized under genres of Crime, Mystery, and Thriller.
"Basic Instinct 2" was released with a vote average of 5 out of 10 from 774 votes. Review aggregators indicate a low critical reception, with a 6% approval on Rotten Tomatoes and a Metacritic score of 26/100, alongside an IMDb rating of 4.4 from over 43,000 votes. Keywords associated with the film include "soho london", "jacuzzi", and "erotic thriller", reflecting its setting and genre.
Catherine Tramell's return sees her implicated in another criminal investigation, leading to the involvement of Dr. Glass. The plot focuses on the interplay between them, echoing the thematic elements of the original film. This installment explores the continuation of Tramell's character in a new environment and with a different professional antagonist.
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You can stream *Basic Instinct 2* on MGM+, Netflix, Prime Video, Tubi, and Amazon Freevee. [netflix.com](https://www.netflix.com/title/70042693), [tv.apple.com](https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/basic-instinct-2/umc.cmc.7jsvu31bex063lf2iyuup26ce)
*Basic Instinct 2* is not based on a true story; it is a fictional thriller that continues the story of Catherine Tramell, a character originally created by Joe Eszterhas. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_Instinct_2)
At the end of *Basic Instinct 2*, Catherine Tramell visits the institutionalized Dr. Michael Glass, whose career has been ruined. She tells him her novel, which appears to be based on the events of the film, is a bestseller. Tramell implies that Glass committed the murders and framed her, suggesting he faked insanity to avoid trial. She kisses him and leaves, at which point Glass smiles, hinting that he may indeed be faking his condition. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_Instinct_2)
*Basic Instinct 2* received generally unfavorable reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 6% approval rating with an average score of 3.2/10, and audiences gave it a "C" grade on CinemaScore. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_Instinct_2), [rottentomatoes.com](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/basic_instinct_2)