The Forbidden Room (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2015, The Forbidden Room is a comedy, drama, adventure and mystery film directed by Guy Maddin, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. A submarine crew, a feared pack of forest bandits, a famous surgeon, and a battalion of child soldiers all get more than they bargained for as they wend their way toward progressive ideas on life and love.
Who’s in it. The Forbidden Room stars Roy Dupuis as Cesare, Clara Furey as Margot, Louis Negin as Marv / Smithy / Mars / Organizer / Mr. Lanyon and Udo Kier as Count Yugh / The Butler / The Dead Father / Guard / Pharmacist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Forbidden Room has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Forbidden Room page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Forbidden Room tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Forbidden Room (2015)?
- In US, The Forbidden Room is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Forbidden Room worth watching?
- The Forbidden Room holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, adventure and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Forbidden Room?
- The Forbidden Room stars Roy Dupuis, Clara Furey, Louis Negin, Udo Kier and Hryhoriy Hlady.
- When was The Forbidden Room released?
- The Forbidden Room was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.