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Forbidden Games (1952): movie guide
Forbidden Games (1952) is a Drama, War running about 87 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.8/10 from 368 votes. Notable cast includes Brigitte Fossey, Georges Poujouly, Philippe de Chérisey, Laurence Badie. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1952-05-09
- Runtime: 87 min
- TMDB: 7.8/10
- Genres: Drama, War
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1952-05-09

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What is Forbidden Games about?
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.
Cast highlights
Forbidden Games features Brigitte Fossey, Georges Poujouly, Philippe de Chérisey, Laurence Badie, Suzanne Courtal, Lucien Hubert. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1952-05-09. Runtime: 87 minutes. TMDB score: 7.8/10 (368 votes). Genres: Drama, War. Original language: fr. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Forbidden Games?
- Forbidden Games is listed as Drama, War on TMDB.
- How long is Forbidden Games?
- Forbidden Games runs about 87 minutes.
- Who stars in Forbidden Games?
- Cast highlights include Brigitte Fossey, Georges Poujouly, Philippe de Chérisey, Laurence Badie, Suzanne Courtal, Lucien Hubert.
- Does Cinema Box stream Forbidden Games?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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