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Moulin Rouge!(2001)

2h 8mDrama, Romance, MusicFrench
7.5/10
4,857 user ratings

Truth, Beauty, Freedom, Love

Overview

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.

Director

Baz Luhrmann

Studio

20th Century Fox

Budget

$53M

Revenue

$179M

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Cast

Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor

as Christian

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman

as Satine

John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo

as Toulouse-Lautrec

Jim Broadbent

Jim Broadbent

as Harold Zidler

Richard Roxburgh

Richard Roxburgh

as The Duke

Garry McDonald

Garry McDonald

as The Doctor

Jacek Koman

Jacek Koman

as The Unconscious Argentinean

Matthew Whittet

Matthew Whittet

as Satie

Kerry Walker

Kerry Walker

as Marie

Caroline O'Connor

Caroline O'Connor

as Nini Legs in the Air

Christine Anu

Christine Anu

as Arabia

Natalie Mendoza

Natalie Mendoza

as China Doll

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2001

Runtime

2h 8m

Language

French

Rating

7.5 / 10

Budget

$53M

Box Office

$179M

Production Companies

20th Century Fox • Bazmark

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Where can I watch Moulin Rouge!?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Moulin Rouge! (2001).

What is Moulin Rouge! 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 directed Moulin Rouge!?

Moulin Rouge! was directed by Baz Luhrmann and released in 2001. It is a drama, romance, music film.

How long is Moulin Rouge!?

Moulin Rouge! has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).

Who stars in Moulin Rouge!?

The cast of Moulin Rouge! includes Ewan McGregor as Christian, Nicole Kidman as Satine, John Leguizamo as Toulouse-Lautrec, Jim Broadbent as Harold Zidler, Richard Roxburgh as The Duke and more.

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