The Forbidden City (2025)
Kernel Score: 75% · 301 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Action, Romance, Drama
Released: 2025-03-08
Runtime: 138 minutes
Where to watch The Forbidden City
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Fawesome, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Plex, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Forbidden City parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that The Forbidden City follows a young man and a woman fighting Rome's criminal underworld to find her missing sister.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Involves kung fu fighting against 'ruthless' criminal underworld figures.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Liu Yaxi as Mei
- Enrico Borello as Marcello
- Marco Giallini as Annibale
- Sabrina Ferilli as Lorena
- Chunyu Shanshan as Wang
- Luca Zingaretti as Alfredo
- Tomal Islam as Santi
- Miki Yeung Oi-Gan as Yun
- Claudio Pallitto as Cip
- Daniele Mosca as Cioppe
The Forbidden City FAQ
Is The Forbidden City good?
The Forbidden City has a 75% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 301 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Forbidden City?
In the US you can stream The Forbidden City on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Forbidden City OK for kids?
The Forbidden City is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that The Forbidden City follows a young man and a woman fighting Rome's criminal underworld to find her missing sister.
What movies are like The Forbidden City?
If you liked The Forbidden City, try Fist of Legend, Iron Monkey, The Enforcer and Ip Man 3.