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Moulin Rouge

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1952 | 119 min | Drama

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It won 2 Oscars and it made about 6 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 59 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1952: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    73% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 2 Oscars: Academy Awards: Best Art Direction – Color, Academy Awards: Best Costume Design – Color. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Cinematography in a Theatrical Feature Film. Won 1 Venice award: Venice Film Festival: Best Cinematography in a Theatrical Feature Film. Also nominated for 5 more Oscars, 2 BAFTAs and 1 WGA Award. Plus 1 other award.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $9 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 83K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Huston

  • José FerrerHenri de Toulouse-Lautrec
  • Zsa Zsa GaborJane Avril
  • Colette MarchandMarie Charlet
  • Suzanne FlonMyriamme Hayam
  • Claude NollierCountess de Toulouse-Lautrec
  • Katherine KathLouise Weber
  • Muriel SmithAicha
  • Mary ClareMadame Loubet
  • Walter CrishamValentin le Desossé
  • Harold KasketCharles Zidler