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Summary A brutal murder. A brilliant killer. A cop who can't resist the danger. Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone co-star in this thriller about a man who finds within himself an instinct more basic than survival. [Artisan]

Directed By: Paul Verhoeven

Written By: Joe Eszterhas

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Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 28 Critic Reviews
43
User Score Generally Unfavorable Based on 440 User Ratings
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Summary A brutal murder. A brilliant killer. A cop who can't resist the danger. Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone co-star in this thriller about a man who finds within himself an instinct more basic than survival. [Artisan]

Directed By: Paul Verhoeven

Written By: Joe Eszterhas

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 28 Critic Reviews
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29% Positive
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43% Mixed
12 Reviews
29% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 28 Critic Reviews
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29% Positive
8 Reviews
43% Mixed
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29% Negative
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27% Positive
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37% Mixed
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Generally Unfavorable Based on 440 User Ratings
3.9
27% Positive
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37% Mixed
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36% Negative
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Production Company Carolco Pictures, Canal+
Release Date Mar 20, 1992
Duration 2 h 7 m
Rating Unrated
Tagline A seductive suspect & a cop who can't resist her.
Academy Awards, USA
2 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
2 Nominations
MTV Movie + TV Awards
• 2 Wins & 6 Nominations