Instinct

In the movie "Instinct" released in 1999, Ethan Powell, played by Anthony Hopkins, is a primatologist who lives among gorillas in Africa. After a violent incident, he is imprisoned and studied by psychiatrist Theo Caulder, portrayed by Cuba Gooding Jr. The film explores themes of civilization versus nature, ethics, and the human-animal connection. Through their interactions, Caulder delves into Powell's past and struggles to understand the true nature of humanity.