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The Birdcage

The Birdcage

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Birdcage
  • Genres: Comedy
  • Release Date: 1996-03-08
  • Runtime: 119 minutes
  • Rating: 7/10 (1238 votes)
  • Budget: $31,000,000
  • Revenue: $185,300,000
  • Production Companies: United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.1487
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Robin Williams

Robin Williams

as Armand Goldman

Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman

as Senator Kevin Keeley

Nathan Lane

Nathan Lane

as Albert

Dianne Wiest

Dianne Wiest

as Louise Keeley

Dan Futterman

Dan Futterman

as Val Goldman

Calista Flockhart

Calista Flockhart

as Barbara Keeley

Hank Azaria

Hank Azaria

as Agador

Christine Baranski

Christine Baranski

as Katharine Archer

Tom McGowan

Tom McGowan

as Harry Radman

Grant Heslov

Grant Heslov

as Photographer - National Enquirer

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Best of Armand & Albert

How to Act Like a Man

Telling the Parents

Albert's Backstage Breakdown Scene

Original vs. Remake

External Links

Keywords

coming outfloridahomophobiadrag queennightclubsenatorpoliticianbased on play or musicalremakeconservativecross dressinggay parentlgbtpolitical conflictsouth beachplaying straightdrag club

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Birdcage?

The Birdcage is a Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1996-03-08.

Who are the main actors in The Birdcage?

The main cast includes Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, Dianne Wiest, Dan Futterman, .

Where can I watch The Birdcage online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Birdcage is available.

Is The Birdcage based on a true story?

Come as you are.

What is the IMDb rating of The Birdcage?

The Birdcage has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 1238 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Birdcage?

The movie had a production budget of $31,000,000 and earned $185,300,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Birdcage?

The soundtrack was composed by United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Birdcage filmed?

The Birdcage was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Birdcage?

The total runtime of The Birdcage is 119 minutes.

Is The Birdcage suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Birdcage?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Birdcage.

Does The Birdcage have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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