Moulin Rouge

2001, Musical/Drama, 2h 6m

200 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

critics consensus

A love-it-or-hate-it experience, Moulin Rouge is all style, all giddy, over-the-top spectacle. But it's also daring in its vision and wildly original. Read critic reviews

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Moulin Rouge Videos

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The super-sexual phat funk of the can-can at the Moulin Rouge featuring "The Four Whores," (L-R) Mome Fromage (Mulcahy), Nini-Legs-In-The-Air (O'Connor), China Doll (Mendoza) and Arabia (Anu).

Satine (Kidman), "The Sparkling Diamond" confuses Christian (McGregor), a poor young poet enlisted by Toulouse-Lautrec (Leguizamo, upper left) to write a new musical production for the Moulin Rouge.

Satine (Nicole Kidman), "The Sparkling Diamond" and Christian (Ewan McGregor), the young poet, dance across the skies of Paris.

Satine (Nicole Kidman), "The Sparkling Diamond" and Christian (Ewan McGregor) profess their undying love for each other during the climax of the Hindu stage production "Spectacular, Spectacular."

John Leguizamo (as Toulouse-Lautrec), Garry McDonald, Matthew Whittet, Jim Broadbent, Nicole Kidman and Jacek Koman in a scene from Moulin Rouge.

A scene from the movie Moulin Rouge.

Satine (Nicole Kidman), "The Sparkling Diamond," makes a spectacular exit during her show at the Moulin Rouge.

Satine (Kidman), "The Sparkling Diamond," stars as the Hindu Courtesan who sacrifices her love for a Penniless Sitar Player in the stage extravaganza, "Spectacular, Spectacular" at the Moulin Rouge.

The super-sexual phat funk of the can-can at the Moulin Rouge.

Satine (Nicole Kidman), "The Sparkling Diamond" and Christian (Ewan McGregor), a young poet who arrives in Paris to become a writer, fall deeply in love at the Moulin Rouge.

Satine (Nicole Kidman) and Christian (Ewan McGregor) profess their undying love for each other during the climax of "Spectacular, Spectacular," the Hindu stage show at the Moulin Rouge.

Satine (Nicole Kidman), "The Sparkling Diamond," sings "Diamond's Are A Girl's Best Friend" during the opening number at the Moulin Rouge.

Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman star in director Baz Luhrmann's MOULIN ROUGE, a celebration of love and creative inspiration set in the Persian nightclub.

Director Baz Luhrmann on the set of "Moulin Rouge."

Director Baz Luhrmann and star Nicole Kidman view a playback on the video monitor.

Christian (Ewan McGregor) is a young poet who arrives in Paris to become a writer.

Satine (Nicole Kidman), "The Sparkling Diamond" and Christian (Ewan McGregor), a young poet who arrives in Paris to become a writer, fall deeply in love at the Moulin Rouge.

(Nicole Kidman), "The Sparkling Diamond" and Christian (Ewan McGregor), a young poet who arrives in Paris to become a writer, fall deeply in love at the Moulin Rouge.

Satine (Nicole Kidman), "The Sparkling Diamond" of the Moulin Rouge.

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Movie Info

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 (Ewan McGregor), who is plunged into the heady world of Moulin Rouge, begins a passionate affair with the club's most notorious and beautiful star (Nicole Kidman).

Rating:

PG-13 (Sexual Content)
Genre:

Musical, Drama
Original Language:

English
Director:

Baz Luhrmann
Producer:

Baz Luhrmann, Fred Baron, Martin Brown
Writer:

Baz Luhrmann, Craig Pearce
Release Date (Theaters):

Jun 1, 2001 wide
Release Date (Streaming):

Dec 18, 2001
Box Office (Gross USA):

$57.4M
Runtime:

2h 6m
Distributor:

20th Century Fox
Sound Mix:

Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio:

Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Nicole Kidman
Satine

Ewan McGregor
Christian

John Leguizamo
Toulouse-Lautrec

Jim Broadbent
Zidler

Richard Roxburgh
Duke of Worcester

Garry McDonald
The Doctor

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Critic Reviews for Moulin Rouge

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Audience Reviews for Moulin Rouge

Feb 18, 2015

Didn't think I'd ever sit through this film, yet, thanks to my girlfriend, here I went, and to my surprise, I really liked it.. Musicals are very rarely something I enjoy, but this was put together really well.. Felt like I was watching Romeo + Juliet for a while, had a strong influence from there I'm guessing, oh wait, it was done by the same guy wasn't it.. there we go.

Shawn M Super Reviewer
Jan 06, 2014

Moulin Rouge falls short of Luhrmann's masterpiece Romeo and Juliet but he successfully brings the high energy, visuals and a whole heap of out of place songs to make this sizzle. Many criticize the use of non original songs but I think they experience a new life in this film. Stop being so hard on it.

John B Super Reviewer
Nov 13, 2013

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Directors C Super Reviewer
Mar 23, 2013

Quirky, erratically shot, and goofy, the film appeals to anyone who loves a sappy love story and excellent singing.

Jason 123 D Super Reviewer

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