The Birdcage (1996)
Movie 1h 59m ★ 7.0/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh
Dating from 1996, The Birdcage sits in the comedy corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Mike Nichols. The cast includes Nathan Lane, Christine Baranski and Hank Azaria. The running time is 1h 59m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.0 out of 10.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Mike NicholsDirector
- Nathan Laneas Albert
- Christine Baranskias Katharine Archer
- Hank Azariaas Agador
- Gene Hackmanas Senator Kevin Keeley
- Grant Heslovas Photographer - National Enquirer
- Dan Futtermanas Val Goldman
- Calista Flockhartas Barbara Keeley
- Robin Williamsas Armand Goldman
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Questions about The Birdcage
- What genre is The Birdcage?
- The Birdcage is categorised as Comedy.
- Who stars in The Birdcage?
- Nathan Lane, Christine Baranski, Hank Azaria, Gene Hackman, Grant Heslov appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Birdcage?
- Mike Nichols directed The Birdcage.
- How long is The Birdcage?
- The Birdcage runs for 1h 59m (119 minutes).
- Is The Birdcage worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Birdcage?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
