The Forbidden City
2025, Italian. Directed by Gabriele Mainetti.
Vengeance is her destiny.
The son of an indebted restaurant owner joins a foreign girl in search of her sister. Together, they’ll have to fight side by side against the most ruthless members of the Roman criminal underworld.
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 365 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Hi-YAH in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 8 March 2025
- Original title
- La città proibita
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Stefano Bises, Davide Serino, Gabriele Mainetti
- Budget
- $18M
- Box office
- $1.5M
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The Forbidden City: quick answers
Is The Forbidden City worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 365 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Forbidden City?
The Forbidden City runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Does The Forbidden City have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Forbidden City. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Forbidden City parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Forbidden City is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Forbidden City on?
The Forbidden City is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Hi-YAH in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Forbidden City?
If you liked The Forbidden City, try Ip Man, My Dearest Assassin, Retro.
Who directed The Forbidden City?
The Forbidden City (2025) was directed by Gabriele Mainetti and stars Liu Yaxi, Enrico Borello, Marco Giallini.