Taboo is 1 h 40 min long (100 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:40 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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Taboo (1999) runs 1 h 40 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.6 from 132 TMDB members. Set during Japan's Shogun era, this film looks at life in a samurai compound where young warriors are trained in swordfighting. A number of interpersonal conflicts are brewing in the training room, all centering on a handsome young samurai named Sozaburo Kano. The school's stern master can choose to intervene, or to let Kano decide his own path.

Runtime: 1 h 40 min — ends 9:40 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: Drama, History, Thriller
Released: December 18, 1999
TMDB rating: 6.6 / 10 from 132 votes
Director: Nagisa Ōshima
Starring: Takeshi Kitano, Ryuhei Matsuda, Tadanobu Asano, Yōichi Sai
Language: Japanese
Original title: 御法度

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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How long is Taboo?: Taboo is 1 h 40 min long (100 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:40 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Taboo rated?: Taboo is rated NR in the US.
Is Taboo a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Taboo?: As of 2026-11-06, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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