Moulin Rouge! (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2001, Moulin Rouge! is a drama, romance and music film directed by Baz Luhrmann, running about 128 minutes. “No Laws. No Limits. One Rule. Never Fall In Love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Moulin Rouge! stars Nicole Kidman as Satine, Ewan McGregor as Christian, John Leguizamo as Toulouse-Lautrec and Jim Broadbent as Harold Zidler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Moulin Rouge! has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $179.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 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! (2001)?
- In US, Moulin Rouge! is available to 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 Moulin Rouge! worth watching?
- Moulin Rouge! holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Moulin Rouge!?
- Moulin Rouge! stars Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, John Leguizamo, Jim Broadbent and Richard Roxburgh.
- When was Moulin Rouge! released?
- Moulin Rouge! was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.