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.
Moulin Rouge! (2001) is a 2h 8min drama feature film by Baz Luhrmann. A celebration of love and creative inspiration takes place in the infamous, gaudy and glamorous Parisian nightclub, a... Selected for Los Angeles Film Awards (2025).
Key facts
Cast
Ewan McGregor, Nicole Kidman, John Leguizamo, Jim Broadbent, Richard Roxburgh, Garry McDonald, Jacek Koman, Matthew Whittet
Original language
French
First release
May 18, 2001 (United States)
Production companies
Bazmark, Angel Studios
Awards
Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Academy Award for Best Production Design, Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score, European Film Award for Best Non-European Film, National Board of Review: Top Ten Films, National Board of Review Award for Best Film
Setting
Paris, Moulin Rouge
Filming locations
Madrid, Sydney
Crew
Screenplay
Baz Luhrmann, Craig Pearce
Producer
Baz Luhrmann, Fred Baron, Martin Brown
Cinematography
Donald McAlpine
Editing
Jill Bilcock
Music
Craig Armstrong
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- Seattle International Film Festival 2011 generic - Tribute: Ewan McGregor
- Directors Guild of America 2001 generic
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Moulin Rouge (Music From Baz Luhrmann's Film) - Nick Mera, Matt Dunkley (2000) | 7 releases, 2001-2026: Interscope Records, Warner Music Australia |
| CD | Moulin Rouge (Music From Baz Luhrmann's Film) - Nick Mera, Matt Dunkley (2000) | 50 releases, 2000-2024: Discovery Records, Eve Records, Festival Mushroom Records, Fox Music (+6 more) |
| Cassette | Moulin Rouge (Music From Baz Luhrmann's Film) - Nick Mera, Matt Dunkley (2000) | 7 releases, 2001: Interscope Records, Universal |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | May 18, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Australia | May 24, 2001 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | May 31, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Canada | June 1, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | June 1, 2001 |
| Theatrical | United States | June 1, 2001 |
| Theatrical | TT | June 27, 2001 |
| Theatrical | India | June 29, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Singapore | July 5, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Indonesia | July 18, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | August 1, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Kazakhstan | August 3, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Russia | August 3, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Thailand | August 3, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Ukraine | August 3, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Venezuela | August 22, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | August 23, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Malaysia | August 23, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Peru | August 23, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | August 24, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Colombia | August 24, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | August 24, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Panama | August 24, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Uruguay | August 24, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Chile | August 30, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Puerto Rico | August 30, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Ecuador | August 31, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Jamaica | September 5, 2001 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | September 7, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | September 7, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | September 13, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Bolivia | September 20, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Israel | September 20, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | September 20, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | September 26, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Dominican Republic | September 27, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Croatia | September 27, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Lebanon | September 27, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Italy | September 28, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Norway | September 28, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | October 3, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Egypt | October 3, 2001 |
| Theatrical | France | October 3, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Poland | October 5, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | October 5, 2001 |
| Theatrical | United Arab Emirates | October 10, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Bahrain | October 10, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Iraq | October 10, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Iran | October 10, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Iceland | October 10, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Jordan | October 10, 2001 |
| Theatrical | KW | October 10, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Oman | October 10, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Qatar | October 10, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Saudi Arabia | October 10, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Syrian Arab Republic | October 10, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Spain | October 11, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | October 12, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | October 12, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Finland | October 12, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | October 12, 2001 |
| Theatrical | South Africa | October 12, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Lithuania | October 16, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | October 18, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Germany | October 18, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | October 18, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Slovenia | October 18, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Austria | October 19, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Lithuania | October 19, 2001 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | October 26, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | November 1, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Slovakia | November 1, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | November 2, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Latvia | November 2, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Bulgaria | November 9, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Greece | November 9, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Romania | November 9, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | November 9, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Yugoslavia | November 16, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Japan | November 17, 2001 |
| Theatrical | China | December 14, 2001 |
| Theatrical | CS | March 7, 2002 |
| Theatrical | ME | March 7, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Serbia | March 7, 2002 |
| Television | Netherlands | February 15, 2006 |
| Streaming | France | February 23, 2021 |
| Television | France | July 13, 2025 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 12 |
| Classification | United States | PG-13 |
Versions & editions
| Home video | United States | December 18, 2001 |
| Home video | Netherlands | March 1, 2007 |
| Home video | United States | October 19, 2010 |
| Home video | Netherlands | October 27, 2010 |
Full credits
| Director | Baz Luhrmann |
| Cast | Ewan McGregor (Christian), Nicole Kidman, John Leguizamo (Toulouse-Lautrec), Jim Broadbent (Harold Zidler), Richard Roxburgh (The Duke), Garry McDonald (The Doctor), Jacek Koman (The Unconscious Argentinean), 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), Keith Robinson (Le Petomane), Peter Whitford (Stage Manager), Norman Kaye (Satine's Doctor), Arthur Dignam (Christian's Father), Carole Skinner (Landlady), Jonathan Hardy (Man in the Moon), Plácido Domingo (Voice of Man in the Moon), Kiruna Stamell (La Petite Princesse), Anthony Young (Orchestra Member), Johnny Lockwood (Character Rake), Dee Donavan (Character Rake), Don Reid (Character Rake), Tara Morice (Prostitute), Daniel Scott (Absinthe Drinker / Guitarist), Veronica Beattie (Montmartre Dance Team), Lisa Callingham (Montmartre Dance Team), Rosetta Cook (Montmartre Dance Team), Fleur Denny (Montmartre Dance Team), Kelly Grauer (Montmartre Dance Team), Jaclyn Hanson (Montmartre Dance Team), Michelle Hopper (Montmartre Dance Team), Fallon King (Montmartre Dance Team), Wendy McMahon (Montmartre Dance Team), Tracie Morley (Montmartre Dance Team), Sue-Ellen Shook (Montmartre Dance Team), Jenny Wilson (Montmartre Dance Team), Luke Alleva (Montmartre Dance Team), Andrew Aroustian (Montmartre Dance Team), Stephen Colyer (Montmartre Dance Team), Steve Grace (Montmartre Dance Team), Mark Hodge (Montmartre Dance Team), Cameron Mitchell (Montmartre Dance Team), Deon Nuku (Montmartre Dance Team), Shaun Parker (Montmartre Dance Team), Troy Phillips (Montmartre Dance Team), Rodney Syaranamual (Montmartre Dance Team), Ashley Wallen (Montmartre Dance Team), Nathan M. Wright (Montmartre Dance Team), Susan Black (Paris Dance Team), Nicole Brooks (Paris Dance Team), Danielle Brown (Paris Dance Team), Anastacia Flewin (Paris Dance Team), Fiona Gage (Paris Dance Team), Alex Harrington (Paris Dance Team), Camilla Jakimowicz (Paris Dance Team), Rochelle Jones (Paris Dance Team), Caroline Kaspar (Paris Dance Team), Mandy Liddell (Paris Dance Team), Melanie Mackay (Paris Dance Team), Elise Mann (Paris Dance Team), Charmaine Martin (Paris Dance Team), Michelle Wriggles (Paris Dance Team), Michael Boyd (Paris Dance Team), Lorry D'Ercole (Paris Dance Team), Michael Edge (Paris Dance Team), Glyn Gray (Paris Dance Team), Craig Haines (Paris Dance Team), Stephen Holford (Paris Dance Team), Jamie Jewell (Paris Dance Team), Jason King (Paris Dance Team), Ryan Males (Paris Dance Team), Harlin Martin (Paris Dance Team), Andrew Micallef (Paris Dance Team), Jonathan Schmölzer (Paris Dance Team), Bradley Spargo (Paris Dance Team), Joseph 'Pepe' Ashton (Tabasco Brother), Jordan Ashton (Tabasco Brother), Marcos Falagan (Tabasco Brother), Mitchel Falagan (Tabasco Brother), Chris Mayhew (Tabasco Brother), Hamish McCann (Tabasco Brother), Adrien Janssen (Tabasco Brother), Shaun Holloway (Tabasco Brother), Darren Dowlut (Cocoliscious Brother), Dennis Dowlut (Cocoliscious Brother), Pina Conti (La Ko Ka Chau), Nandy McClean (Twin), Maya McClean (Twin), Patrick Harding-Irmer (Waiter), Albin Pahernik (Waiter), Aurel Verne (Waiter), Kip Gamblin (Latin Dancer), Wilson Alcorn (Audience Member (uncredited)), Kerry Casey (Audience Member (uncredited)), Peter Collingwood (Audience Member (uncredited)), Cass Cumerford (Audience Member (uncredited)), Matthew Dale (The Hand (uncredited)), Brenda De Lacy (Courtesan / Seamstress (uncredited)), Nash Edgerton (Stagehand (uncredited)), Tim Elliott (Audience Member (uncredited)), Nicole Fantl (Audience Member (uncredited)), Sandi Finlay (Eccentric Wealthy Lesbian Club Attendee (uncredited)), Scotty Gregory (Stagehand (uncredited)), Kahlia Greksa (Street Urchin (uncredited)), Karinna Greksa (Street Urchin (uncredited)), Troy Harrison (Dancer (uncredited)), Harold Kissin (Audience Member (uncredited)), Ian Lind (Stagehand (uncredited)), Tony Lynch (Stagehand (uncredited)), Liliya May (Mermaid (uncredited)), Chris Pickard (Dancer (uncredited)), Greg Poppleton (Nervous Nellie (uncredited)), Brett Praed (Stagehand (uncredited)), Greg Robinson (Stagehand (uncredited)), David Scotchford (Dancer (uncredited)), Neeraj Singh (Oscar Wilde boy (uncredited)), Sotiri Sotiropoulos (Stagehand (uncredited)), David Whitford (Audience Member (uncredited)), Matt Wilson (Slave Trader (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Baz Luhrmann, Craig Pearce |
| Producer | Baz Luhrmann, Fred Baron, Martin Brown |
| Cinematography | Donald McAlpine |
| Editing | Jill Bilcock |
| Music | Craig Armstrong |
| Production design | Catherine Martin |
| Visual effects | Chris Godfrey |
| Costumes | Angus Strathie, Catherine Martin |
Additional data: TMDB.
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