Rouge (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1987, Rouge is a fantasy, drama, mystery and romance film directed by Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang, running about 96 minutes. “They loved across two generations and two different worlds.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The ghost of a courtesan who died in 1934 returns to Hong Kong fifty-three years later, seeking to reunite with the man she loved.
Who’s in it. Rouge stars Anita Mui Yim-Fong as Fleur, Leslie Cheung as Chan Chen-Pang, Alex Man Chi-Leung as Yuen and Emily Chu Bo-Yee as Ah Chor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Rouge has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rouge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rouge tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rouge (1987)?
- In GB, Rouge is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rouge worth watching?
- Rouge holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, mystery and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rouge?
- Rouge stars Anita Mui Yim-Fong, Leslie Cheung, Alex Man Chi-Leung, Emily Chu Bo-Yee and Kara Hui Ying-Hung.
- When was Rouge released?
- Rouge was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.