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In the Mood for Love

Directed by Wong Kar-wai · 2000 ·

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Is In the Mood for Love worth watching?

Yes. In the Mood for Love (2000) earns an 88% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (99%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (92%). See the 4 inputs.

88%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

99% Editorial Rating
92% Audience snapshot · excluded
85 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.4
8.1 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 38m
Age rating
PG (US) · PG (UK) · G (Australia) · 15 (South Korea)
Cast
Tony Leung Chiu-wai , Maggie Cheung , Siu Ping-Lam , Rebecca Pan , Kelly Lai Chen , Joe Cheung Tung-Cho
Streaming
HBO Max
Country
Hong Kong
Language
Cantonese

Also known as 花樣年華 Con Ánimo de Amar Deseando amar Amor à Flor da Pele 花様年華 화양연화 花样年华 Aşk Zamanı

🏆 1 award win — Won Best Leading Actress, Golden Horse Awards 2000

Where to watch

  • HBO Max

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch In the Mood for Love by country

Country Streaming on
India MUBI
Japan Netflix, U-NEXT
Pakistan MUBI
South Korea Netflix, Disney+, Wavve, TVING
United States HBO Max

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (99/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (92%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (85/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.1/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded romance, drama pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is In the Mood for Love worth watching?

    Yes — In the Mood for Love earns an 88% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded romance, drama pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Wong Kar-wai's mood piece is cinema as perfume — elegant, aching, and unforgettable.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (99%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (92%).

    What is In the Mood for Love about?

    Two neighbors in 1960s Hong Kong suspect their spouses of infidelity and form a bond restrained by propriety, longing, and unspoken desire.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English In the Mood for Love

    In the Mood for Love (2000) Review: Desire in the Corridors

    In the Mood for Love is Wong Kar-wai's exquisite 1960s Hong Kong romance of two neighbours drawn together by betrayal, and one of cinema's great love stories.

    Yes. It is one of the most beautiful and emotionally precise romances ever filmed. Essential for lovers of world cinema, mood and unspoken feeling.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    In the Mood for Love: frequently asked questions

    Is In the Mood for Love worth watching?

    Yes. In the Mood for Love (2000) has a Celluloid Score of 88%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch In the Mood for Love?

    In the United States, In the Mood for Love streams on HBO Max with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: MUBI in India; Netflix, U-NEXT in Japan; MUBI in Pakistan; Netflix, Disney+, Wavve, TVING in South Korea. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is In the Mood for Love?

    In the Mood for Love runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

    What is In the Mood for Love rated?

    In the Mood for Love is rated PG in the United States, PG in the UK, G in Australia and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in In the Mood for Love?

    In the Mood for Love is directed by Wong Kar-wai and stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Maggie Cheung, Siu Ping-Lam, Rebecca Pan, Kelly Lai Chen.

    What is the Metascore for In the Mood for Love?

    Metacritic's Metascore for In the Mood for Love is 85 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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