Rouge
“They loved across two generations and two different worlds.”
Amid the opulent teahouses of 1930s Hong Kong, a humble courtesan and the wayward scion of a wealthy family fall in love and embrace death by suicide pact. Fifty years later, her ghost returns to find him, drawing a young contemporary couple into her quest to rekindle a passion that may be as illusory as time itself.
Where to watch Rouge in United States
Criterion ChannelClick a service to open Rouge there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Rouge streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | — |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve |
About Rouge
Rouge is a 1987 cn-language drama, fantasy and romance film directed by Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang. The cast is led by Anita Mui Yim-Fong, Leslie Cheung, Alex Man Chi-Leung. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Rouge was produced by Golden Way Films Ltd. and Orange Sky Golden Harvest and made in Hong Kong. It was released on December 5, 1987.
- Director
- Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang
- Writers
- Lilian Lee Bik-Wah, Chiu Kang-Chien
- Release date
- December 5, 1987
- Original language
- cn
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Production
- Golden Way Films Ltd., Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Rouge cast & crew
Rouge was directed by Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang and written by Lilian Lee Bik-Wah and Chiu Kang-Chien.
The cast features Anita Mui Yim-Fong as Fleur, Leslie Cheung as Chan Chen-Pang, Alex Man Chi-Leung as Yuen, Emily Chu Bo-Yee as Chor, Irene Wan as Shu-Hsien, and Tam Sin-Hung as Chen-Pang's Mother.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Lai Siu-Tin, cinematography is by Bill Wong Chung-Piu, and it was produced by Jackie Chan and Leonard Ho.
Is Rouge worth watching?
Rouge holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 88 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, fantasy, and romance, Rouge is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Rouge
In United States, you can stream Rouge on Criterion Channel. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Rouge
Anita Mui Yim-Fong
Fleur
Leslie Cheung
Chan Chen-Pang
Alex Man Chi-Leung
Yuen
Emily Chu Bo-Yee
Chor
Irene Wan
Shu-Hsien
Tam Sin-Hung
Chen-Pang's Mother
Chu Shui-Tong
Chen-Pang's Father
Wong Yu
Ho Hsi
Lau Kar-Wing
Movie Director
Kara Hui Ying-Hung
Actress Portraying Ghost
Patrick Tse Yin
Brothel Patron
Huang Pa-Ching
Fortune Teller
Rouge — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Rouge in United States?
Rouge is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Rouge on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Rouge is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Rouge in?
Rouge is originally in cn. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Rouge?
Rouge runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is Rouge rated?
It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 88 ratings.
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