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Moulin Rouge! (2001)

โ€œThe greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love.... and be loved in return.โ€

7.5/10 ยท 4,960 votes 2h 8m pg-13 RomanceDramaMusic

#19 of 148 films from 2001 #210 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Baz Luhrmann ยท Written by Baz Luhrmann, Craig Pearce

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Overview

A celebration of love and creative inspiration takes place in the infamous, gaudy and glamorous Parisian nightclub, at the cusp of the 20th century. A young poet, who is plunged into the heady world of Moulin Rouge, begins a passionate affair with the club's most notorious and beautiful star.

Cast

Nicole Kidmanas Satine
Ewan McGregoras Christian
John Leguizamoas Toulouse-Lautrec
Jim Broadbentas Harold Zidler
Richard Roxburghas The Duke
Garry McDonaldas The Doctor
Jacek Komanas The Unconscious Argentinean
Matthew Whittetas Satie
Kerry Walkeras Marie
Caroline O'Connoras Nini Legs in the Air
Christine Anuas Arabia
Natalie Mendozaas China Doll
Lara Mulcahyas Mรดme Fromage
David Wenhamas Audrey

Facts

Release dateMay 18, 2001
Runtime128 min (2h 8m) โ€” longer as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresRomance, Drama, Music
LanguageEN
Budget$52,500,000
Box office$179,213,434 (3.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0203009

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Questions

How long is Moulin Rouge!?
Moulin Rouge! runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Is Moulin Rouge! worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 4,960 votes, which places it #19 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 88%) and #210 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Moulin Rouge!?
Moulin Rouge! was directed by Baz Luhrmann. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Elvis (2022), The Great Gatsby (2013), Romeo + Juliet (1996).
Who stars in Moulin Rouge!?
Nicole Kidman as Satine; Ewan McGregor as Christian; John Leguizamo as Toulouse-Lautrec; Jim Broadbent as Harold Zidler; Richard Roxburgh as The Duke; Garry McDonald as The Doctor.
What is Moulin Rouge! rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Moulin Rouge!?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/30436.

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