The Forbidden Woman (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1997, The Forbidden Woman is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Philippe Harel, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. François is 39, Muriel is 22... He is married, with a child, and lives comfortably. She is single and unattached. They meet by chance... He wants her... She resists... Gives in... Latches on to him... There is a name for it: adultery. Adultery in all its fleeting joys, rare moments, creeping jealousy, open conflicts, stolen pleasures, tears held back, tears shed.
Who’s in it. The Forbidden Woman stars Isabelle Carré as Elle (Muriel), Philippe Harel as Moi (François), Nathalie Conio as ma secrétaire and Sophie Niedergang as ma femme, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Forbidden Woman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Forbidden Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Forbidden Woman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Forbidden Woman (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Forbidden Woman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Forbidden Woman worth watching?
- The Forbidden Woman holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Forbidden Woman?
- The Forbidden Woman stars Isabelle Carré, Philippe Harel, Nathalie Conio, Sophie Niedergang and Julien Niedergang.
- When was The Forbidden Woman released?
- The Forbidden Woman was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.