The Birdcage
Come as you are.
19961h 59m7.0(1,396 votes)
ComedyRomance
Synopsis
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.
The Birdcage (1996) is a comedy and romance film directed by Mike Nichols. It stars Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, and Nathan Lane. The film runs for 1 hour 59 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.0 out of 10 from 1,396 votes.
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Director
Cast
Robin Williams
Armand Goldman
Gene Hackman
Senator Kevin Keeley
Nathan Lane
Albert
Dianne Wiest
Louise Keeley
Dan Futterman
Val Goldman
Calista Flockhart
Barbara Keeley
Hank Azaria
Agador
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Who stars in The Birdcage?
The Birdcage stars Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, and Dianne Wiest, and was directed by Mike Nichols.
How long is The Birdcage?
The Birdcage has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes.
When did The Birdcage come out?
The Birdcage was released in 1996.
What genre is The Birdcage?
The Birdcage is a comedy and romance film.
Is The Birdcage worth watching?
The Birdcage holds an average audience score of 7.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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