Forbidden (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1949, Forbidden is a thriller and drama film directed by George King, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Set on Blackpool’s Golden Mile, Jim (Douglass Montgomery), a once promising scientist, sets up in business as a patent medicine man selling hair tonic at the fair with his ex-army colleague Dan (Ronald Shiner). Following a fight with local hoods over pitch spaces, Jim falls for Jane (Hazel Court), the girl on a nearby candy floss stall. The two begin dating but Jim fails to mention he is already married.
Who’s in it. Forbidden stars Douglass Montgomery as Jim Harding, Hazel Court as Jane Thompson, Patricia Burke as Diana Harding and Garry Marsh as Jerry Burns, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Forbidden has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo. 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 Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Forbidden (1949)?
- In US, Forbidden is available to stream on Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Forbidden worth watching?
- Forbidden holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Forbidden?
- Forbidden stars Douglass Montgomery, Hazel Court, Patricia Burke, Garry Marsh and Ronald Shiner.
- When was Forbidden released?
- Forbidden was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.