Moulin Rouge!
“The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love.... and be loved in return.”
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, who is plunged into the heady world of Moulin Rouge, begins a passionate affair with the club's most notorious and beautiful star.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-05-14
Top Cast
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Nicole Kidman
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Jim Broadbent
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Richard Roxburgh
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Garry McDonald
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Matthew Whittet
Satie
Kerry Walker
Marie
Caroline O'Connor
Nini Legs in the Air
Christine Anu
Arabia
Natalie Mendoza
China Doll
Lara Mulcahy
Môme Fromage
David Wenham
Audrey
Kylie Minogue
The Green Fairy
Ozzy Osbourne
Voice of the Green Fairy
Deobia Oparei
Le Chocolat
Linal Haft
Warner
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 18, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 19, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$52.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$179.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.41x
+$126.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Baz Luhrmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Baz Luhrmann, Craig Pearce
- Original Score
- Craig Armstrong
- Original Title
- Moulin Rouge!
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Budget
- $52.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $179.2M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, Bazmark
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Baz Luhrmann
Baz Luhrmann, Craig Pearce
Craig Armstrong
Donald McAlpine, Steve Dobson
Jill Bilcock
Baz Luhrmann, Fred Baron, Martin Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Baz Luhrmann
Director
Baz Luhrmann
Producer
Fred Baron
Producer
Martin Brown
Producer
Craig Armstrong
Original Music Composer
Donald McAlpine
Director of Photography
Jill Bilcock
Editor
Catherine Martin
Production Design
Catherine Martin
Costume Design
Angus Strathie
Costume Design
Guy Norris
Stunt Coordinator
Chris Godfrey
Visual Effects Supervisor
Baz Luhrmann
Writer
Craig Pearce
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moulin Rouge!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Moulin Rouge! about?
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.
Who directed Moulin Rouge!?
Moulin Rouge! was directed by Baz Luhrmann.
Who stars in Moulin Rouge!?
The principal cast of Moulin Rouge! includes Ewan McGregor, Nicole Kidman, John Leguizamo, Jim Broadbent, Richard Roxburgh.
When was Moulin Rouge! released and how long is it?
Moulin Rouge! was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
What was the box office and production budget of Moulin Rouge!?
Moulin Rouge! had a reported production budget of $52.5M and grossed $179.2M at the worldwide box office (3.41 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Moulin Rouge!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Moulin Rouge! was composed by Craig Armstrong.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Moulin Rouge!?
Moulin Rouge! holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).