Name: Tabu: A Story of the South Seas
Genre: Romance, Drama, Adventure
Released: 1931-07-30
Duration: 1 h 26 min
Cast: Matahi, Anne Chevalier, Bill Bambridge, Hitu, Jules

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On the South Pacific island of Bora Bora, a young couple's love is threatened when the tribal chief declares the girl a sacred virgin.

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South Seas Romance
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Anne ChevalierThe Girl (as Reri)

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Directed by: F. W. Murnau
Written by: F. W. Murnau, Edgar G. Ulmer, Robert Flaherty
Produced by: F. W. Murnau, Robert Flaherty
Music by: Hugo Riesenfeld

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July 30, 1931 · 1 h 26 min · NR

Released: July 30, 1931
Runtime: 1 h 26 min
Age rating: NR
Content: Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres: Romance, Drama, Adventure
Original language: English
Also spoken: xx
Made in: United States
Available in: 11 countries

Tropes

Capitalism Is Bad, Cat Fight, The Chosen One +9

Capitalism Is Bad
Cat Fight
The Chosen One
Dances and Balls
Downer Ending
Noble Savage
Sexy Soaked Shirt
Locked Away in a Monastery
National Geographic Nudity
One-Word Title
A Fool and His New Money Are Soon Parted
Romanticism Versus Enlightenment

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In the United States, Tabu: A Story of the South Seas streams on Prime. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Tabu: A Story of the South Seas worth watching?

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Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (75).

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.