Movie

Taboo

“How am I insane?”

★ 6.6(125)19991h 40m

Taboo is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ASIATIC Amazon Channel in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Taboo

🇩🇪 Germany

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Good to know

Director: Nagisa Ōshima
Release date: 1999-12-18
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Oshima Productions

Taboo — trailer

About Taboo

Taboo is a 1999 movie in the Drama, History and Thriller genres, directed by Nagisa Ōshima, starring Takeshi Kitano, Ryuhei Matsuda and Tadanobu Asano. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 125 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Taboo in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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 around a handsome young samurai named Sozaburo Kano. The school's stern master can choose to intervene, or to let Kano decide his own path.

Cast

Takeshi Kitano

Toshizo Hijikata

Ryuhei Matsuda

Sozaburo Kano

Tadanobu Asano

Hyozo Tashiro

Yōichi Sai

Isami Kondo

Shinji Takeda

Okita Sōji

Susumu Terajima

Spy

Tomorowo Taguchi

Samurai Tojiro Yuzawa

Yoji Tanaka

Samurai executed by Kanô

Kei Satō

Narrator (voice)

Jiro Sakagami

Eve Masatoh

Yoshiaki Fujiwara

Themes & keywords

japanmale homosexualityjidaigekishinsengumigay themeboys' love (bl)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Taboo in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Taboo on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ASIATIC Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is Taboo on Netflix?+

Taboo is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ASIATIC Amazon Channel.

How long is Taboo?+

Taboo has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Taboo?+

Taboo stars Takeshi Kitano, Ryuhei Matsuda, Tadanobu Asano, Yōichi Sai and Shinji Takeda.

When did Taboo come out?+

Taboo is a 1999 movie directed by Nagisa Ōshima.

What genre is Taboo?+

Taboo is Drama, History and Thriller film.

Who directed Taboo?+

Taboo was directed by Nagisa Ōshima.