The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Seen it?1994 | 103 min | Drama, Comedy
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won an Oscar, it made about 15 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Saltburn, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Two drag performers and a transgender woman travel across the desert to perform their unique style of cabaret.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Costume Design. Won 2 BAFTAs: BAFTA Awards: Best Costume Design, BAFTA Awards: Best Makeup and Hair. Also nominated for 2 Golden Globes, 4 more BAFTAs and 1 WGA Award. Plus 6 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$30 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 324K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stephan Elliott
- Hugo WeavingAnthony 'Tick' Belrose / Mitzi Del Bra
- Guy PearceAdam Whitely / Felicia Jollygoodfellow
- Terence StampBernadette Bassenger
- Bill HunterBob Spart
- Sarah ChadwickMarion Barber
- June Marie BennettShirley
- Rebel Penfold-RussellLogowoman
- John CaseyBartender
- Murray DaviesMiner
- Frank CorneliusPiano Player