Moulin Rouge (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1934, Moulin Rouge is a comedy and romance film directed by Sidney Lanfield, running about 70 minutes. “HE LOVED TWO WOMEN.....ONE BLONDE, ONE BRUNETTE.....Yet even he didn't know they were one and the same-his own wife!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A singer marries a famous composer, and after a while she gets the itch to go back on the stage. However, her husband won't let her. When she hears that a popular French singer named "Raquel" is coming to New York, she decides to go to Raquel with a plan--unbeknownst to her husband, "Raquel" is actually her sister, and her plan is for them to switch places so she can fulfill her dream of going back on the stage. However, things don't go quite as planned.
Who’s in it. Moulin Rouge stars Constance Bennett as Helen Hall / Raquel, Franchot Tone as Douglas Hall, Tullio Carminati as Victor Le Maire and Helen Westley as Mrs. Morris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Moulin Rouge has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moulin Rouge (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Moulin Rouge change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Moulin Rouge worth watching?
- Moulin Rouge holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Moulin Rouge?
- Moulin Rouge stars Constance Bennett, Franchot Tone, Tullio Carminati, Helen Westley and Andrew Tombes.
- When was Moulin Rouge released?
- Moulin Rouge was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.