In the Mood for Love (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 2000, In the Mood for Love is a drama and romance film directed by Wong Kar-wai, running about 99 minutes. “Feel the heat, keep the feeling burning, let the sensation explode.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two neighbors become intimate after discovering that their spouses are having an affair with one another.
Who’s in it. In the Mood for Love stars Maggie Cheung as Su Li-zhen - Mrs. Chan, Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Chow Mo-Wan, Rebecca Pan as Mrs. Suen and Kelly Lai Chen as Mr. Ho, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, In the Mood for Love sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $14.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In the Mood for Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of In the Mood for Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In the Mood for Love (2000)?
- In US, In the Mood for Love is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is In the Mood for Love worth watching?
- In the Mood for Love holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in In the Mood for Love?
- In the Mood for Love stars Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Rebecca Pan, Kelly Lai Chen and Siu Ping-lam.
- When was In the Mood for Love released?
- In the Mood for Love was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.