The Forbidden Door
2009, Indonesian. Directed by Joko Anwar.
Open the wrong door, and you'll never wake up from the nightmare
A successful sculptor's life is turned upside down when he starts to receive mysterious messages from someone asking for his help. As he digs deeper, he discovers a boy is being abused and has to choose between saving the boy or losing everything.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Indonesian
- Rated
- NC-17
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Forbidden Door
The Forbidden Door is streaming on Troma NOW and Bloodstream in India.
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Cast & crew
- Joko AnwarDirector
- Fachry AlbarGambir
- Marsha TimothyTalyda / Pusparanti
- Ario BayuDandung / Asylum Attendant
- Otto DjauhariRio / Asylum Cleaning Guy
- Tio PakusadewoKoh Jimmy
- Verdi SolaimanJohn Wongso
- Henidar AmroeMenik Sasongko
- Atiqah HasiholanClaudia
- Rio DewantoMan at Church
- Arswendy Bening SwaraAbortion Clinic Guy
- Nazira C. NoerNurse
- Putri SukardiIbu
Details
- Released
- 22 January 2009
- Original title
- Pintu Terlarang
- Country
- Indonesia
- Written by
- Joko Anwar
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The Forbidden Door: quick answers
Is The Forbidden Door worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Forbidden Door?
The Forbidden Door runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does The Forbidden Door have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Forbidden Door. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Forbidden Door parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Forbidden Door is rated NC-17 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Forbidden Door on?
The Forbidden Door is streaming on Troma NOW and Bloodstream in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Forbidden Door?
If you liked The Forbidden Door, try Barbarian, The Harvest, Jigsaw.
Who directed The Forbidden Door?
The Forbidden Door (2009) was directed by Joko Anwar and stars Fachry Albar, Marsha Timothy, Ario Bayu.