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The Birdcage

R19961h 59mMike Nichols
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 85% · Metacritic 71
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"Come as you are."

A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen partner agree to put up a false heterosexual front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's conservative parents.

ComedyRomance
Coming OutFloridaHomophobiaDrag QueenNightclubSenatorPoliticianBased On Play Or MusicalRemakeConservative

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Birdcage (1996) about?

A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen partner agree to put up a false heterosexual front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's conservative parents.

Who stars in The Birdcage?

The Birdcage stars Robin Williams (Armand Goldman), Gene Hackman (Senator Kevin Keeley), Nathan Lane (Albert), Dianne Wiest (Louise Keeley), Dan Futterman (Val Goldman). The film was directed by Mike Nichols.

How long is The Birdcage?

The Birdcage has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1996. It is rated R.

Is The Birdcage worth watching?

The Birdcage holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 85. Fans of Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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