Movie

In the Mood for Love

“Feel the heat, keep the feeling burning, let the sensation explode.”

★ 8.1(3,304)20001h 39m

In the Mood for Love is streaming on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel in France, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV, LaCinetek, Sooner, Amazon Video, Pathé Home, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max, ARTE Boutique and Apple TV Store. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Good to know

Director: Wong Kar-Wai
Release date: 2000-09-29
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: Cantonese
Box office: $15,867,968
Budget: $3,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Hong Kong
Studio: Block 2 Pictures

In the Mood for Love — trailer

About In the Mood for Love

In the Mood for Love is a 2000 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Wong Kar-Wai, starring Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Siu Ping-Lam. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.1/10 from 3,304 viewers. Below you can see where to watch In the Mood for Love in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Maggie Cheung

Su Li-zhen

Tony Leung Chiu-wai

Chow Mo-wan

Siu Ping-Lam

Ah Ping

Rebecca Pan

Mrs. Suen

Kelly Lai Chen

Mr. Ho

Joe Cheung Tung-Cho

Man Living in Mr. Koo's Apartment

Chan Man-Lei

Mr. Koo

Koo Kam-Wah

Mrs. Koo

Mama Hung

Amah

Paulyn Sun

Mrs. Chow (voice)

Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung

Mr. Chan (voice)

Julien Carbon

French Tourist (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

adulterynewspapersecret lovemartial artslovesicknesshusband wife relationshipshanghai, chinamarriage crisismarried couplesingaporedeceived husbandforbidden loveneighborauthorhong kong

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch In the Mood for Love in France?+

In France, you can stream In the Mood for Love on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV, LaCinetek, Sooner, Amazon Video, Pathé Home, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max, ARTE Boutique and Apple TV Store.

Is In the Mood for Love on Netflix?+

In the Mood for Love is not on Netflix in France right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel.

How long is In the Mood for Love?+

In the Mood for Love has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in In the Mood for Love?+

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

When did In the Mood for Love come out?+

In the Mood for Love is a 2000 movie directed by Wong Kar-Wai.

What genre is In the Mood for Love?+

In the Mood for Love is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed In the Mood for Love?+

In the Mood for Love was directed by Wong Kar-Wai.