Forbidden Games (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1995, Forbidden Games is a drama and crime film directed by Edward Holzman, running about 89 minutes. “Fantasy was the start. Murder was the finish.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Michael is a private investigator with special psychic powers allowing him to subconsciously see clues in a case. He is hired to investigate the death of the very wealthy Charles who has a very healthy sum of money going to his wife and daughter. Michael needs to unravel the clues to see if Charles died accidentally or was murdered. There are several characters who may benefit from his death as well as a mistress and a nude modelling agency.
Who’s in it. Forbidden Games stars Jeff Griggs as Michael Brandon, Lesli Kay as Shannon Douglas, Gail Harris as Tonya Douglas and Amy Weber as Shauna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Forbidden Games has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Forbidden Games page.
If you liked it. Fans of Forbidden Games tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Forbidden Games (1995)?
- In GB, Forbidden Games is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Forbidden Games worth watching?
- Forbidden Games holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Forbidden Games?
- Forbidden Games stars Jeff Griggs, Lesli Kay, Gail Harris, Amy Weber and Elizabeth Sandifer.