Taboo (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1977, Taboo is a drama film directed by Vilgot Sjöman, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Solidarity with the border people. Equal rights for the sexual deviants. Kristoffer Lohman is a young solicitor who collects stories and knowledge of different perversions. This has affected and changed his own sexual life. Sara, a young well-behaved and adorned woman, becomes interested in Kristoffer's activity.
Who’s in it. Taboo stars Kjell Bergqvist as Kristoffer Lohman, Lickå Sjöman as Sara, Halvar Björk as Lennart Eriksson, även kallad Margaretha and Gunnar Björnstrand as Rådmanskan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Taboo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Taboo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Taboo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Taboo (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Taboo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Taboo worth watching?
- Taboo holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Taboo?
- Taboo stars Kjell Bergqvist, Lickå Sjöman, Halvar Björk, Gunnar Björnstrand and Viveca Lindfors.
- When was Taboo released?
- Taboo was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.