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In the Mood for Love
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Wong Kar-wai. With Maggie Cheung Man-yuk, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Siu Ping-lam.
8.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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8.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn 1960s Hong Kong, two neighbors form an intimate bond after making a discovery about their spouses in this visually stunning tale of unrequited love.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for In the Mood for Love.
MoviHero lists September 29, 2000 as the release date for In the Mood for Love. Wong Kar-wai is the listed director. The listed cast includes Maggie Cheung Man-yuk as Su Li-zhen, Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Chow Mo-wan, Siu Ping-lam as Ah Ping, Rebecca Pan as Mrs. Suen. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 29, 2000
GenresDrama · Romance
Runtime1h 39m
DirectorWong Kar-wai
CastMaggie Cheung Man-yuk as Su Li-zhen, Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Chow Mo-wan, Siu Ping-lam as Ah Ping, Rebecca Pan as Mrs. Suen
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is In the Mood for Love right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
In the Mood for Love runs 1h 39m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.1/10 from 3,441 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherSu Li-zhenSu Li-zhen in In the Mood for Love (2000), played by Maggie Cheung Man-yuk.Open character guide otherChow Mo-wanChow Mo-wan in In the Mood for Love (2000), played by Tony Leung Chiu-wai.Open character guide otherAh PingAh Ping in In the Mood for Love (2000), played by Siu Ping-lam.Open character guide
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