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Forbidden

1932Movie1 h 25 minNR

DramaRomance
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.4/5Rotten Tomatoes–60%
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.4/5Rotten Tomatoes–60%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Frank Capra
Written by
Frank Capra, Jo Swerling
Produced by
Frank Capra, Harry Cohn

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Facts

January 8, 1932 · 1 h 25 min · NR

Released
January 8, 1932
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

6 Is 9, Match Cut, Romantic False Lead +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Forbidden?"

Questions about Forbidden

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Where can I stream Forbidden?

fuboTV

In the United States, Forbidden streams on fuboTV. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Forbidden worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.9 and Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5).

Is Forbidden good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Forbidden plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.