In the Mood for Love
2000 | 99 min | Drama, Romance
Saturday Special
Why it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (92%) and audiences adore it (8.1/10). A strong pick for the weekend.
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In 1960s Hong Kong, two neighbors form an intimate bond after making a discovery about their spouses in this visually stunning tale of unrequited love.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87 on Metacritic
- AudiencesVery strong
8.1/10 from 3K viewers
- AwardsSolid
8 wins, 11 other nominations — won César Award for Best Foreign Film; nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$16 million worldwide on a $3 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Measured from current popularity
Where to watch in US
HBO Max Amazon Channel
HBO Max
Shout! Factory TVRent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Trailer
Cast & crew
Directed by Wong Kar-wai
- 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
- Chan Man-LeiMr. Koo
- Koo Kam-WahMrs. Koo
- Mama HungAmah
- Paulyn SunMrs. Chow (voice)