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The Birdcage

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1996 | 119 min | Comedy, Romance

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it made about 6 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Victor/Victoria or Barefoot in the Park, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 59 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 SAG Award: Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. Also nominated for 1 Oscar, 2 Golden Globes and 1 more SAG Award. Plus 5 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $185 million worldwide on a $31 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 570K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mike Nichols

  • Robin WilliamsArmand Goldman
  • Gene HackmanSenator Kevin Keeley
  • Nathan LaneAlbert
  • Dianne WiestLouise Keeley
  • Dan FuttermanVal Goldman
  • Calista FlockhartBarbara Keeley
  • Hank AzariaAgador
  • Christine BaranskiKatharine Archer
  • Tom McGowanHarry Radman
  • Grant HeslovPhotographer - National Enquirer