Tabu (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1931, Tabu is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by F. W. Murnau, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. The youngsters Matahi and Reri are in love with each other. The old warrior Hitu announces that Reri is to be the new chosen virgin for the gods. This means she must stay untouched, otherwise she and her lover will be killed. But Matahi abducts and escapes with her to an island ruled by the white man, where their gods would be harmless and powerless.
Who’s in it. Tabu stars Matahi as The Boy, Anne Chevalier as The Girl (as Reri), Bill Bambridge as The Policeman (as Jean) and Hitu as The Old Warrior, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Tabu has been warmly received by audiences.
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 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 (1931)?
- In US, Tabu 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 Tabu worth watching?
- Tabu holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tabu?
- Tabu stars Matahi, Anne Chevalier, Bill Bambridge, Hitu and Jules.
- When was Tabu released?
- Tabu was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.