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Moulin Rouge

1928·Movie
2h 17min

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No stream option in US yet.

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Big heart, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

  • Nostalgia9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

An odd and tightly directed tale of a singer/dancer at the Moulin Rouge, who meets her daughter's fiance, only to have him fall obsessively in love with her and she with him. Alienation, betrayal and near tragedy result.
Moulin RougeSilent FilmHistorical DramaForbidden LoveBetrayal and ObsessionShowbizMelodramaVisual Spectacle

Crew

Directed by:
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Is Moulin Rouge worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Moulin Rouge rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Moulin Rouge?

2 h 17 min

Moulin Rouge runs 2 h 17 min.

What language is Moulin Rouge in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United Kingdom.

What tropes does Moulin Rouge use?

Long Song, Short SceneArtistic Licence – BiologyHats Off to the DeadHe Who Must Not Be HeardHow We Got HereAll There in the ManualPostmodernismMating DanceNo Song for the WickedArt Imitates ArtSuddenly ShoutingUnproblematic Prostitutionand 135 more

TV Tropes lists 147 storytelling tropes for Moulin Rouge, including Long Song, Short Scene, Artistic Licence – Biology, Hats Off to the Dead.