Moulin Rouge! (2001)
A poet's passionate affair with a nightclub star unfolds in a relentless, campy, and tragic Parisian romance.
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.
How intense is Moulin Rouge!?
Moulin Rouge! has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated PG-13.
What Moulin Rouge! feels like
- Tone
- campyromanticepicpulpywhimsical
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attentionDate nightLate night
Where to stream Moulin Rouge!
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Is Moulin Rouge! for you?
Is Moulin Rouge! scary?
No. Moulin Rouge! is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Moulin Rouge! gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Moulin Rouge! sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Moulin Rouge! OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Moulin Rouge!?
Moulin Rouge! runs 2h 8m.
Where can I stream Moulin Rouge!?
Moulin Rouge! is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Moulin Rouge! have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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