In the Mood for Love
2000, Cantonese. Directed by Wong Kar-wai.
Feel the heat, keep the feeling burning, let the sensation explode.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
- PG
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In the Mood for Love is streaming on MUBI in India.
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Cast & crew
- Wong Kar-waiDirector
- 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)
- Roy Cheung Yiu-yeungMr. Chan (voice)
- Julien CarbonFrench Tourist (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 29 September 2000
- Original title
- 花樣年華
- Country
- Hong Kong, France
- Written by
- Wong Kar-wai, Liu Yichang
- Budget
- $3M
- Box office
- $16M
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In the Mood for Love: quick answers
What should I watch before In the Mood for Love?
Watch Days of Being Wild (1990) first.
What comes after In the Mood for Love?
Next in the series: 2046 (2004).
Is In the Mood for Love worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.1/10 from 3,462 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is In the Mood for Love?
In the Mood for Love runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does In the Mood for Love have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for In the Mood for Love. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
In the Mood for Love parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
In the Mood for Love is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is In the Mood for Love on?
In the Mood for Love is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like In the Mood for Love?
If you liked In the Mood for Love, try The Painted Veil, Women in Love, Comrades, Almost a Love Story.
Who directed In the Mood for Love?
In the Mood for Love (2000) was directed by Wong Kar-wai and stars Maggie Cheung Man-yuk, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Siu Ping-lam.