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The Forbidden Bacchanal

8.519811h 31mMovieDramaComedy

Film adaptation of the novel of the same name by Simon Vestdijk from 1968. During a dinner with the Van der Laan family, memories are reminisced about previous parties that ended in orgy-like scenes.

DirectorWim Verstappen
WritersCharles Gormley·Jan Verstappen
ProducerFrans Rasker

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Cast · Directed by Wim Verstappen

TB
Tabe Bas
Constantijn de Vries
YB
Yvette Bongenaar
Gerrie van der Laan
RB
Ruud Jan Bos
Frans van der Laan
LC
Lisbeth Celis
Ada van Leeuwen
RC
Roger de la Chambre
Sybrandt van der Laan
HCHans Croiset
Hans Croiset
Carl Fentener
FGFrederik de Groot
Frederik de Groot
Evert Toebosch
RGRijk de Gooyer
Rijk de Gooyer
Kerrie-Kees van Heesteren
IH
Inger van Heyst
Lies Wurdeman
EH
Elisabeth Hoytink
Sjellie Molenschot
FHFerd Hugas
Ferd Hugas
Jan Lieklema
DH
David Hutuely
man van Jola

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The Forbidden Bacchanal — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Forbidden Bacchanal?

The Forbidden Bacchanal isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Forbidden Bacchanal on Netflix?

No, The Forbidden Bacchanal is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

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The Forbidden Bacchanal isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Forbidden Bacchanal?

The Forbidden Bacchanal hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 19, 1981. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.