
The Birdcage
Come as you are.
Middle-aged gay life partners, Armand Goldman, a Jewish drag club owner, and Albert, the club's flamboyant star attraction, live in the eclectic community of South Beach and have raised a straight son. Now, their newly engaged son, 20-year-old Val, wants to bring his fiancée, Barbara, and her ultraconservative parents home to meet his family for the first time. By Val's request, Armand pretends to be straight, not Jewish and attempts to hide his relationship with Albert, in order to please Barbara's father, controversial right-wing Republican Sen. Kevin Keeley.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Birdcage
- Genres: Comedy
- Release Date: 1996-03-08
- Runtime: 119 minutes
- Rating: 7.029/10 (1189 votes)
- Budget: $31,000,000
- Revenue: $185,300,000
- Production Companies: United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 3.5603
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Robin Williams
as Armand Goldman

Gene Hackman
as Senator Kevin Keeley

Nathan Lane
as Albert

Dan Futterman
as Val Goldman

Dianne Wiest
as Louise Keeley

Calista Flockhart
as Barbara Keeley

Hank Azaria
as Agador

Christine Baranski
as Katharine Archer

Tom McGowan
as Harry Radman

Grant Heslov
as Photographer - National Enquirer
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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
Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Birdcage?â–Ľ
The Birdcage is a Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1996-03-08.
Who are the main actors in The Birdcage?â–Ľ
The main cast includes Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, Dan Futterman, Dianne Wiest, .
Where can I watch The Birdcage online?â–Ľ
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?â–Ľ
Come as you are.
What is the IMDb rating of The Birdcage?â–Ľ
The Birdcage has an IMDb rating of 7.029/10 based on 1189 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Birdcage?â–Ľ
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?â–Ľ
The soundtrack was composed by United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Birdcage filmed?â–Ľ
The Birdcage was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Birdcage?â–Ľ
The total runtime of The Birdcage is 119 minutes.
Is The Birdcage suitable for kids?â–Ľ
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Birdcage?â–Ľ
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Birdcage.
Does The Birdcage have a post-credit scene?â–Ľ
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