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Taboo (1999): movie guide
Taboo (1999) is a Drama, History, Thriller running about 100 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.6/10 from 132 votes. Notable cast includes Takeshi Kitano, Ryuhei Matsuda, Tadanobu Asano, Yōichi Sai. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1999-12-18
- Runtime: 100 min
- TMDB: 6.6/10
- Genres: Drama, History, Thriller
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1999-12-18
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What is Taboo about?
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.
Cast highlights
Taboo features Takeshi Kitano, Ryuhei Matsuda, Tadanobu Asano, Yōichi Sai, Shinji Takeda, Susumu Terajima. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1999-12-18. Runtime: 100 minutes. TMDB score: 6.6/10 (132 votes). Genres: Drama, History, Thriller. Original language: ja. Status: Released.
Discover Taboo on Cinema Box
Cinema Box is a movie and TV discovery app for Android. Use it to browse Taboo, watch official trailers when available, save titles to your list, and plan what to watch — without hosting or streaming full films.
Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Taboo?
- Taboo is listed as Drama, History, Thriller on TMDB.
- How long is Taboo?
- Taboo runs about 100 minutes.
- Who stars in Taboo?
- Cast highlights include Takeshi Kitano, Ryuhei Matsuda, Tadanobu Asano, Yōichi Sai, Shinji Takeda, Susumu Terajima.
- Does Cinema Box stream Taboo?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Taboo?
- Open the Taboo page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
