Moulin Rouge! movie poster

Moulin Rouge!

"No laws. No limits. One rule. Never fall in love."

May 18, 2001 2h 8m 7.5/10 (4,743 votes)

Originally released in 2001. Moulin Rouge! is a drama/romance film. directed by Baz Luhrmann. With a runtime of 2h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Ewan McGregor, Nicole Kidman, and John Leguizamo

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

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 18, 2001 24 years ago
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Runtime 2h 8m 128 minutes total
User Rating 7.5/10 Great (4,743 votes)
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Budget $52.5M Production budget
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Box Office $179.2M 3.4x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Australia + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$52,500,000
Revenue
$179,213,434

Production Companies

  • 20th Century Fox
  • Bazmark

Frequently Asked Questions

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 worl...

Who directed Moulin Rouge!?

Moulin Rouge! was directed by Baz Luhrmann.

How long is Moulin Rouge!?

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

When was Moulin Rouge! released?

Moulin Rouge! was released on May 18, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Moulin Rouge!?

The main cast of Moulin Rouge! includes Ewan McGregor, Nicole Kidman, John Leguizamo, Jim Broadbent, Richard Roxburgh.

Is Moulin Rouge! worth watching?

Moulin Rouge! has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 4,743 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.