Where to watch Taboo in Ireland
Taboo isn't available to stream, rent or buy in Ireland right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 4 June 2026.
About Taboo
Taboo is a 1999 movie in the Drama, History and Thriller genres, directed by Nagisa Ōshima, starring Takeshi Kitano, Ryuhei Matsuda and Tadanobu Asano. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 125 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Taboo in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Taboo trailer
Overview
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 around a handsome young samurai named Sozaburo Kano. The school's stern master can choose to intervene, or to let Kano decide his own path.
Top cast
Takeshi Kitano
Toshizo Hijikata
Ryuhei Matsuda
Sozaburo Kano
Tadanobu Asano
Hyozo Tashiro
Yōichi Sai
Isami Kondo
Shinji Takeda
Okita Sōji
Susumu Terajima
Spy
Tomorowo Taguchi
Samurai Tojiro Yuzawa
Yoji Tanaka
Samurai executed by Kanô
Kei Satō
Narrator (voice)
Jiro Sakagami
Eve Masatoh
Yoshiaki Fujiwara
Kenichi Urata
Shun Sugata
Yuji Yamazaki
Usaburo Oshima
Takashi Odajima
Uno Kanda
Kazuko Yoshiyuki
Mami Nakamura
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Taboo in Ireland?+
Taboo is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is Taboo on Netflix?+
Taboo is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.
How long is Taboo?+
Taboo has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Who stars in Taboo?+
Taboo stars Takeshi Kitano, Ryuhei Matsuda, Tadanobu Asano, Yōichi Sai and Shinji Takeda.
When did Taboo come out?+
Taboo is a 1999 movie directed by Nagisa Ōshima.
What genre is Taboo?+
Taboo is Drama, History and Thriller film.
Who directed Taboo?+
Taboo was directed by Nagisa Ōshima.
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