The Forbidden Dance (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1990, The Forbidden Dance is a drama and romance film directed by Greydon Clark, running about 97 minutes. “LAMBADA...If it got any hotter, it wouldn't be dancing!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A princess in the Amazon rain forests tries to fight a conglomerate threatening the forests by going to Los Angeles. There she links up with a rich kid who tells her that she must get on television to succeed with her mission. Quick as a wink, the two come up with the idea of winning a lambada dance contest.
Who’s in it. The Forbidden Dance stars Laura Harring as Nisa, Jeff James as Jason, Barbra Brighton as Ashley and Miranda Garrison as Mickey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Forbidden Dance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Forbidden Dance page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Forbidden Dance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Forbidden Dance (1990)?
- In US, The Forbidden Dance is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Forbidden Dance worth watching?
- The Forbidden Dance holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Forbidden Dance?
- The Forbidden Dance stars Laura Harring, Jeff James, Barbra Brighton, Miranda Garrison and Sid Haig.
- When was The Forbidden Dance released?
- The Forbidden Dance was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.