Forbidden (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1932, Forbidden is a drama and romance film directed by Frank Capra, running about 85 minutes. “Her Greatest Dramatic Role !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On a cruise to Cuba, Lulu Smith falls in love with Bob Grover. Back home, she breaks off the romance when he tells her he is married. Lulu has a baby, but doesn't tell Bob, who turns out to be a rising politician. She passes herself off as the baby's nanny. When Bob learns what is going on, he adopts the little girl, not telling his wife or anyone else where she came from. Lulu gets a job at a newspaper. Things get complicated when the editor gets the dirt on Grover, but also wants to marry Lulu
Who’s in it. Forbidden stars Barbara Stanwyck as Lulu, Adolphe Menjou as Bob, Ralph Bellamy as Holland and Dorothy Peterson as Helen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Forbidden has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Forbidden page.
If you liked it. Fans of Forbidden tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Forbidden (1932)?
- In US, Forbidden is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Forbidden worth watching?
- Forbidden holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Forbidden?
- Forbidden stars Barbara Stanwyck, Adolphe Menjou, Ralph Bellamy, Dorothy Peterson and Thomas Jefferson.
- When was Forbidden released?
- Forbidden was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.