Tabu
2012, Portuguese. Directed by Miguel Gomes.
Aurora had a farm in Africa, at the foot of Mount Tabu…
Lisbon, Portugal, 2010. Pilar, a pious woman devoted to social causes, maintains a peculiar relationship with her neighbor Aurora, a temperamental old woman obsessed with gambling who lives tormented by a mysterious past.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 180 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Tabu
Tabu is streaming on MUBI in India.
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Cast & crew
- Miguel GomesDirector
- Teresa MadrugaPilar
- Laura SoveralAurora
- Ana MoreiraYoung Aurora
- Henrique Espírito SantoGian Luca Ventura
- Carloto CottaYoung Gian Luca Ventura
- Isabel CardosoSanta
- Ivo MüllerAurora's Husband
- Manuel MesquitaMário
- Telmo ChurroIntrepid Explorer
- Miguel GomesNarrator (voice)
- Hortêncílio AquinaPorter #1
- Américo MotaPorter #2
Details
- Released
- 5 April 2012
- Country
- Brazil, France, Germany, Portugal
- Written by
- Miguel Gomes, Mariana Ricardo
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Tabu: quick answers
Is Tabu worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 180 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Tabu?
Tabu runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does Tabu have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tabu. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Tabu parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tabu is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Tabu on?
Tabu is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tabu?
If you liked Tabu, try The Sleeping Dictionary, Blind, Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between.
Who directed Tabu?
Tabu (2012) was directed by Miguel Gomes and stars Teresa Madruga, Laura Soveral, Ana Moreira.