Moulin Rouge (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1952, Moulin Rouge is a drama and music film directed by John Huston, running about 119 minutes. “Wild, wicked, wonderful Paris...all her loves, ladies and lusty legends!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Born into aristocracy, Toulouse-Lautrec moves to Paris to pursue his art as he hangs out at the Moulin Rouge where he feels like he fits in being a misfit among other misfits. Yet, because of the deformity of his legs from an accident, he believes he is never destined to experience the true love of a woman. But that lack of love in his life may change as he meets two women
Who’s in it. Moulin Rouge stars José Ferrer as Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Colette Marchand as Marie Charlet, Zsa Zsa Gabor as Jane Avril and Suzanne Flon as Myriamme Hayam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Moulin Rouge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, IndieFlix, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Moulin Rouge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Moulin Rouge tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moulin Rouge (1952)?
- In US, Moulin Rouge is available to stream on YouTube TV, IndieFlix and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Moulin Rouge worth watching?
- Moulin Rouge holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Moulin Rouge?
- Moulin Rouge stars José Ferrer, Colette Marchand, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Suzanne Flon and Katherine Kath.
- When was Moulin Rouge released?
- Moulin Rouge was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.