Taboo (1999)
御法度
Overview
Set during Japan's Shogun era, this film looks at life in a samurai compound where young warriors are trained in swordfighting. A number of interpersonal conflicts are brewing in the training room, all centering on a handsome young samurai named Sozaburo Kano. The school's stern master can choose to intervene, or to let Kano decide his own path.
Where to watch Taboo
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, ASIATIC | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT, Cinefil Wow Plus, FOD Channel +2 | Amazon Video, Apple TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Taboo in 1 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Taboo about?
Set during Japan's Shogun era, this film looks at life in a samurai compound where young warriors are trained in swordfighting. A number of interpersonal conflicts are brewing in the training room, all centering on a handsome young samurai named Sozaburo Kano. The school's stern master can choose to intervene, or to let Kano decide his own path. Taboo is a Drama, History, Thriller movie, released on 1999-12-18, runtime 100 minutes.
Is Taboo worth watching?
TMDB users rate Taboo 6.6 out of 10 from 132 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Taboo?
In Germany, Taboo streams on Amazon Prime Video and ASIATIC and can be rented from Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Nagisa Ōshima
Cast
- Takeshi Kitano as Toshizo Hijikata
- Ryuhei Matsuda as Sozaburo Kano
- Tadanobu Asano as Hyozo Tashiro
- Yōichi Sai as Isami Kondo
- Shinji Takeda as Okita Sōji
- Susumu Terajima as Spy
- Tomorowo Taguchi as Samurai Tojiro Yuzawa
- Yoji Tanaka as Samurai executed by Kanô
- Kei Satō as Narrator (voice)
- Jiro Sakagami
- Eve Masatoh
- Yoshiaki Fujiwara
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Sources
Details and the 6.6/10 rating from Taboo on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.