Where to watch Forbidden Games (1952) tonight
Forbidden Games (1952) runs 1 h 27 min and averages 7.8 from 368 TMDB members. Orphaned after a Nazi air raid, Paulette, a young Parisian girl, runs into Michel, an older peasant boy, and the two quickly become close. Together, they try to make sense of the chaotic and crumbling world around them, attempting to cope with death as they create a burial ground for Paulette's deceased pet dog. Eventually, however, Paulette's stay with Michel's family is threatened by the harsh realities of wartime.
- Runtime
- 1 h 27 min — ends 9:27 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- no US certification listed
- Genres
- Drama, War
- Released
- May 9, 1952
- TMDB rating
- 7.8 / 10 from 368 votes
- Director
- René Clément
- Starring
- Brigitte Fossey, Georges Poujouly, Philippe de Chérisey, Laurence Badie
- Language
- French
- Original title
- Jeux interdits
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Darkroom (subscription).
Questions people ask
- How long is Forbidden Games?
- Forbidden Games is 1 h 27 min long (87 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:27 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Forbidden Games rated?
- TMDB lists no US age certification for Forbidden Games.
- Is Forbidden Games a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and War reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream Forbidden Games?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Darkroom (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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