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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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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

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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 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/24/24 Full Review Twiggy H Fantastic all-time favourite - an all rounder of great acting; amazing costumes; epic music mash-ups; great set designs; and full film writing. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/08/24 Full Review Gail M Dazzling, Epic fast paced love story. (And comedy)... with drama, and depth, a big musical masterpiece from Baz Luhrmann that does not disappoint!! The songs in this movie have now replace the originals in my heart.... Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/31/24 Full Review Guto G My gift is my song, and this one is for you. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/10/24 Full Review Robert V Masterpiece! One of the greatest musicals ever. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/03/24 Full Review Neha S This best lovely romantic story. Last scene very emotional 😢 I break heart but strong so such stronger. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/18/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Baz Luhrmann Director Nicole Kidman Satine Ewan McGregor Christian John Leguizamo Toulouse-Lautrec Jim Broadbent Zidler Richard Roxburgh Duke of Worcester

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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)