The Birdcage

Where to Watch The Birdcage (1996) (Legally)

Come as you are.
Mar 3, 1996 US 119 min M
7.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1996), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

It sits in the Comedy, Romance space and is paced for about 119 minutes.

Cast highlights include Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, Dianne Wiest.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

coming out, florida, homophobia, drag queen, nightclub, senator, politician, based on play or musical, remake, conservative, cross dressing, gay parent

Official trailer

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Plot

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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Main cast

Robin Williams
as Armand Goldman
Gene Hackman
as Senator Kevin Keeley
Nathan Lane
as Albert
Dianne Wiest
as Louise Keeley
Dan Futterman
as Val Goldman
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