American Taboo (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1983, American Taboo is a drama film directed by Steve Lustgarten, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Paul, a shy photographer of 30 years, avoids relationships in favor of the safety landscape photography. He is drawn into intimacy by a teenage youth who moves in next door and insinuates herself into his life.
Who’s in it. American Taboo stars Jay Horenstein as Paul Wunderlich, Nicole Harrison as Lisa and Hester Schell as Betsy.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, American Taboo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Taboo page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Taboo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Taboo (1983)?
- In US, American Taboo is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Taboo worth watching?
- American Taboo holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Taboo?
- American Taboo stars Jay Horenstein, Nicole Harrison and Hester Schell.
- When was American Taboo released?
- American Taboo was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.