Forbidden (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1985, Forbidden is a drama and tv movie film directed by Anthony Page, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. In Berlin in the early 1940s, romance is forbidden between the young countess who is studying veterinary medicine and a young man she meets at the home of a former professor. But they fall in love. She gets involved in helping Jews escape from the Nazis. All get out of Berlin except the young man. There is a room in her apartment where he can't be seen through the windows and a chest converted into a sofa where she and her brothers played hide-and-seek as children. This real life hide-and-seek game has high stakes. The movie is said to be based on a true story.
Who’s in it. Forbidden stars Jacqueline Bisset as Nina von Halder, Jürgen Prochnow as Fritz Friedländer, Irene Worth as Ruth Friedländer and Peter Vaughan as Major Stauffel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Forbidden has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Forbidden page.
If you liked it. Fans of Forbidden tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Forbidden (1985)?
- In US, Forbidden is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Forbidden worth watching?
- Forbidden holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Forbidden?
- Forbidden stars Jacqueline Bisset, Jürgen Prochnow, Irene Worth, Peter Vaughan and Amanda Cannings.
- When was Forbidden released?
- Forbidden was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.