A profoundly sad, slow-burning drama movie about history and the mind, with standout direction and performances.
Good for date night · friends night · comfort watch
Skip it if you want fast pacing
Not for laughs, adrenaline or warmth.
Feel the heat, keep the feeling burning, let the sensation explode.
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Maggie Cheung Man-yukSu Li-zhen
Tony Leung Chiu-waiChow Mo-wan
Siu Ping-lamAh Ping
Rebecca PanMrs. Suen
Kelly Lai ChenMr. Ho
Joe Cheung Tung-choMan Living in Mr. Koo's Apartment
Koo Kam-WahMrs. Koo
Mama HungAmah
Paulyn SunMrs. Chow (voice)
Roy Cheung Yiu-yeungMr. Chan (voice)
Julien CarbonFrench Tourist (uncredited)
Laurent CourtiaudFrench Reporter (uncredited)Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).
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In the Mood for Love2000 · You're here
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GoodWatch score 79
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GoodWatch score 80
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GoodWatch score 82September 29, 2000 · 1 h 39 min · PG
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7 questions, like "Where can I stream In the Mood for Love?"
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
In the United States, In the Mood for Love streams on HBO Max, Philo, and Criterion, and it is free with ads on Shout! Factory TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 49 other countries.
Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8, Letterboxd 4.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 87).
Yes: it's movie 2 of 3 in its series, after Days of Being Wild (1990) and before 2046 (2004).
Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.
Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.
Yes, a big one: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 5.3 times its budget.
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