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The Forbidden Note

20161h 52mMovieRomanceDrama

Cosmo, a South African pianist falls in love with Sakeena, a British Muslim ballerina, who is being forced into an arranged marriage by her abusive radicalized Uncle Jehandar.

DirectorCallum Andrew Johnston
WriterCallum Andrew Johnston
ProducersEleni Larchanidou·Esmeralda Carocinho

Where to watch

Not available in Canada
Streaming in 3 other countries

The Forbidden Note isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Austria, Germany, Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Callum Andrew Johnston

RSReese Scholtz
Reese Scholtz
Cosmo
RAReena Anjali
Reena Anjali
Sakeena
UUUmit Ulgen
Umit Ulgen
Jehandar
JHJonathan Hansler
Jonathan Hansler
Crawford
FNFredi 'Kruga' Nwaka
Fredi 'Kruga' Nwaka
Benzart
MO
Michael Oram
Jonjo
AS
Ali Storm
Rome
MS
Michael Schiniou
Daisy
SK
Shiraz Khan
Akram
SMSarah Alexandra Marks
Sarah Alexandra Marks
Hannah
RR
Rishi Rai
Nabi
JM
Jennifer Munby
Mother Elvi

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The Forbidden Note — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Forbidden Note?

The Forbidden Note isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Austria, Germany and Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Forbidden Note on Netflix?

No, The Forbidden Note is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026.

Is The Forbidden Note on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Forbidden Note isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Forbidden Note for free?

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

What is the OTT release date for The Forbidden Note?

The Forbidden Note hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 18, 2016. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.