Love Is Forbidden (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1942, Love Is Forbidden is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Mohammed Karim, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Romeo and Juliet set in 1940's Egypt. Two families are feuding but their children love each other, thus rejecting the premise that love is forbidden between them.
Who’s in it. Love Is Forbidden stars Mohamed Abdel Wahab as Aziz, Ragaa Abdo as Fekrya, Abdel Warith Assir as Abdel Ghafar Pasha and Hassan Kamel as Ali, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Love Is Forbidden has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love Is Forbidden page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Is Forbidden tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Is Forbidden (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love Is Forbidden change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Love Is Forbidden worth watching?
- Love Is Forbidden holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Love Is Forbidden?
- Love Is Forbidden stars Mohamed Abdel Wahab, Ragaa Abdo, Abdel Warith Assir, Hassan Kamel and Laila Fawzy.
- When was Love Is Forbidden released?
- Love Is Forbidden was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.