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Moulin Rouge

1952Movie1 h 59 minNR

Drama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes73%90%

A nostalgic, moving drama movie about history and show business.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Wild, wicked, wonderful Paris...all her loves, ladies and lusty legends!

In 1890 Paris, Moulin Rouge is a nightclub where crippled artist Toulouse-Lautrec feels like he fits in. In the following years, he meets two women who provide an opportunity for him to find true love.

Feels like

  • Parisian Nightlife
  • Tragic Romance
  • Artistic Community
  • Historical Setting
  • Bohemian Culture
  • Melodramatic
  • Visually Lush
  • Music-Driven
  • Character Study

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
John Huston
Written by
John Huston, Anthony Veiller, Pierre La Mure
Produced by
John Huston
Music by
Georges Auric, Lambert Williamson

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 24, 1952 · 1 h 59 min · NR

Released
October 24, 1952
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$2 million
Available in
137 countries

Tropes

Only in It for the Money, Love at First Note, Elite Man–Courtesan Romance +9

  • Only in It for the Money
  • Love at First Note
  • Elite Man–Courtesan Romance
  • Concert Kiss
  • Spoiler Opening
  • Mirror Character
  • Sorry That I'm Dying
  • Heroic Bystander
  • Died in Your Arms Tonight
  • Break His Heart to Save Him
  • Gay Paree
  • Showgirl Skirt

12 of 148 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Moulin Rouge?"

Questions about Moulin Rouge

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Moulin Rouge worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 73%).

Is Moulin Rouge good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Moulin Rouge plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Moulin Rouge use?

Only in It for the MoneyLove at First NoteElite Man–Courtesan RomanceConcert KissSpoiler OpeningMirror CharacterSorry That I'm DyingHeroic BystanderDied in Your Arms TonightBreak His Heart to Save HimGay PareeShowgirl Skirtand 136 more

TV Tropes lists 148 tropes for it, including Only in It for the Money, Love at First Note, and Elite Man–Courtesan Romance.