Tabu (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2012, Tabu is a drama and romance film directed by Miguel Gomes, running about 120 minutes. “Aurora had a farm in Africa, at the foot of Mount Tabu…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lisbon, Portugal, 2010. Pilar, a pious woman devoted to social causes, maintains a peculiar relationship with her neighbor Aurora, a temperamental old woman obsessed with gambling who lives tormented by a mysterious past.
Who’s in it. Tabu stars Teresa Madruga as Pilar, Laura Soveral as Aurora, Ana Moreira as Young Aurora and Henrique Espírito Santo as Gian Luca Ventura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Tabu has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and Kino Film Collection. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tabu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tabu tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tabu (2012)?
- In US, Tabu is available to stream on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and Kino Film Collection. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tabu worth watching?
- Tabu holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tabu?
- Tabu stars Teresa Madruga, Laura Soveral, Ana Moreira, Henrique Espírito Santo and Carloto Cotta.
- When was Tabu released?
- Tabu was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.