Moulin Rouge

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Moulin Rouge

PG-13

Released Jun 1, 2001

2h 6m

Musical

Drama

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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 (Ewan McGregor), who is plunged into the heady world of Moulin Rouge, begins a passionate affair with the club's most notorious and beautiful star (Nicole Kidman).

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Critics Consensus

A love-it-or-hate-it experience, Moulin Rouge is all style, all giddy, over-the-top spectacle. But it's also daring in its vision and wildly original.

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Jack Mathews

New York Daily News

Moulin Rouge is an audacious, snappy visual and emotional feast of dishes both familiar and fresh.

Rated: 3.5/4

Sep 5, 2023

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

Kidman and McGregor sparkle together; some songs enchant, a fine supporting cast give us some laughs, but it's not enough. There is nothing to savour, to reflect on. It's a film where style is in search of an idea.

Sep 5, 2023

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Joe Williams

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Ultimately, the human component of Moulin Rouge is dwarfed by director Luhrmann's outlandish visuals and virtuoso use of music. It's unlikely that any other film this year will offer such a feast for the senses.

Rated: 3.5/4

Sep 5, 2023

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JD Duran

InSession Film

The story is filled with heartache, romance, jealousy and life...while some of it gets a little dull in the middle, overall it’s Luhrmann at his best.

Rated: A-

Aug 20, 2024

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Rory Doherty

InSession Film

The film is unassailable and impenetrable; it is triumphantly indignant and courageously simplistic.

Jun 17, 2024

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Patricia Karounos

Refinery29

Baz Luhrmann makes sure that everything that comes before the tragic ending is gleaming with beauty and lavishness.

Oct 23, 2023

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captain g

drove over 30 miles to watch this movie, truly Spectacular Spectacular! It's beautiful, it's divine, and above all things, it's lovely.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/24/24

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Richard L

My wife's and my all time favorite musical. The spectacle, the songs, the swoon-worthy performances all coalesce together into one impossibly romantic cinematic experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/14/25

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Katie H

You need to like musicals for this one - that goes without saying. I thought it was a beautiful film with one of the best soundtracks I've heard. The film was emotionally gripping and a visual masterpiece. The chemistry between the leads - Nicole and Ewan - was palpable, which made the emotional scenes utterly captivating. What's really clever is the balance between the high-energy glamour and heart-wrenching tragedy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/06/25

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David K

I saw this when it came out and was disappointed. Probably would have given it 2 stars. Re-watching it in 2025, I've changed my opinion of it. Maybe it's because I came into this second watching 25 (?) years later with low expectations. Just see it for what it is - a blast to the senses.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/27/25

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Khadidja G

Absolutely fkg fantastic. Ewan McGregor and Nicola Kidman were great and i was really invested in the love story. Whatever happens once the curtains drop at the end is none of my business

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/07/25

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Andrew L

An excellent musical that takes modern music pop hits and throws them into early 1900s France.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/23/25

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Synopsis

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 (Ewan McGregor), who is plunged into the heady world of Moulin Rouge, begins a passionate affair with the club's most notorious and beautiful star (Nicole Kidman).

Director: Baz Luhrmann
Producer: Baz Luhrmann, Fred Baron, Martin Brown
Screenwriter: Baz Luhrmann, Craig Pearce
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Bazmark Films
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Content)
Genre: Musical, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 1, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $57.4M
Runtime: 2h 6m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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