Forbidden Love (1982): cast, story & where to watch

1982 · Film · ★ 5.4

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Released in 1982, Forbidden Love is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Steven Hilliard Stern, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. A young doctor meets and falls in love with the older Joanna, who is on the board of directors at his hospital. The people around them, including their families, have a hard time accepting the age difference, and they must decide whether to call it quits or stick with each other.

Who’s in it. Forbidden Love stars Yvette Mimieux as Joanna Bittan, Andrew Stevens as Casey Wagner, Jerry Houser as Warren and Randy Brooks as Gregory, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Forbidden Love has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Forbidden Love page.

If you liked it. Fans of Forbidden Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Forbidden Love (1982)?
In US, Forbidden Love is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Forbidden Love worth watching?
Forbidden Love holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Forbidden Love?
Forbidden Love stars Yvette Mimieux, Andrew Stevens, Jerry Houser, Randy Brooks and Lynn Carlin.
When was Forbidden Love released?
Forbidden Love was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.