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The Birdcage

The Birdcage

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The Birdcage
1996 1h 59m7.1

The Birdcage

“Come as you are.”

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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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DirectorMike Nichols
ScreenplayElaine May
StatusReleased
ReleasedMarch 3, 1996
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 59m
Budget$31M
Revenue$185M
Profit+$154M
Rating⭐ 7.1 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.2 / 10
Votes1,340
GenresComedy
StudioUnited Artists

Photos24

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Cast

Robin Williams

Robin Williams

Armand Goldman

Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman

Senator Kevin Keeley

Nathan Lane

Nathan Lane

Albert

Dianne Wiest

Dianne Wiest

Louise Keeley

Dan Futterman

Dan Futterman

Val Goldman

Calista Flockhart

Calista Flockhart

Barbara Keeley

Hank Azaria

Hank Azaria

Agador

Christine Baranski

Christine Baranski

Katharine Archer

Tom McGowan

Tom McGowan

Harry Radman

Grant Heslov

Grant Heslov

Photographer - National Enquirer

Kirby Mitchell

Kirby Mitchell

Chauffeur

🎭

James Lally

Stage Manager

Luca Tommassini

Luca Tommassini

Celsius

🎭

Luis Camacho

Goldman Girl

🎭

Andre Fuentes

Goldman Girl

Tony Gonzalez

Tony Gonzalez

Goldman Girl

🎭

Dante Henderson

Goldman Girl

🎭

Scott Kaske

Goldman Girl

Kevin Alexander Stea

Kevin Alexander Stea

Goldman Girl

Tim Kelleher

Tim Kelleher

Waiter in Club

Ann Cusack

Ann Cusack

TV Woman in Van

Stanley DeSantis

Stanley DeSantis

TV Man in Van

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J. Roy Helland

Club Hostess

Anthony Giaimo

Anthony Giaimo

Fishmonger (Mr. Lopez)

Lee Delano

Lee Delano

Bakery Man (Mr. Boynton)

David Sage

David Sage

Senator Eli Jackson

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Michael Kinsley

TV Host

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Tony Snow

TV Host

Dorothy Constantine

Dorothy Constantine

Keeley's Maid (Bridget)

Trina McGee

Trina McGee

Black Girl on TV (Chocolate)

Barry Nolan

Barry Nolan

TV Reporter

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Amy Powell

TV Reporter

🎭

Ron Pitts

TV Reporter

🎭

James Hill

TV Reporter

🎭

Mary Major

TV Reporter

🎭

Steven Porfido

State Trooper

🎭

John Pontrelli

Waiter in Cafe (Rodrigo)

Herschel Sparber

Herschel Sparber

Big Guy in Park

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Francesca Cruz

Katharine's Secretary (Imelda)

Brian Reddy

Brian Reddy

TV Editor

Jim Jansen

Jim Jansen

TV Editor

Al Rodrigo

Al Rodrigo

Latino Man in Club

🎭

Marjorie Lovett

Matron

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Sylvia Short

Matron

🎭

James H. Morrison

Pastor

🎭

Rabbi Robert K. Baruch

Rabbi

Jay Leno

Jay Leno

Jay Leno (uncredited)

🎭

Kenneth Stephens

Chuck (uncredited)

Rayder Woods

Rayder Woods

Drag Queen (uncredited)

Kevin Loreque

Kevin Loreque

Drag Queen (uncredited)

Jody Millard

Jody Millard

Drag Queen Dancer (uncredited)

Scott Burkholder

Scott Burkholder

Executive Producer (Uncredited)

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Patrizia Barretto

Bikini Girl on Roller Blades (Uncredited)

Elisa Bridges

Elisa Bridges

Bikini Girl on Beach (Uncredited)

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David Christopher

Hot Guy (Uncredited)

Nina Dolci

Nina Dolci

Shopping Person (Uncredited)

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Justin Goudreau

Restaurant Patron (Uncredited)

Jordan Werner

Jordan Werner

Pool Waiter (uncredited)

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Dave Knight

Broad Causeway Commuter (Uncredited)

🎭

Claudio Sad

Driver (uncredited)

🎭

Rene Teboe

South Beach Tourist (Uncredited)

🎭

Bodo Goerisch

Tourist (Uncredited)

Thelma Gutiérrez

Thelma Gutiérrez

Bartender (uncredited)

🎭

Louis Campos

Gay Bar Patron (Uncredited)

🎭

Lisa Rhyne

Nightclub Dancer (Uncredited)

🎭

Jan Citron

Clubgoer (Uncredited)

🎭

Orlando Delbert

Man in Club (Uncredited)

Michael Thomas Daniel

Michael Thomas Daniel

Guy in Street (Uncredited)

Don LaFontaine

Don LaFontaine

Radio Newscaster (voice) (uncredited)

James MacDonald

James MacDonald

Crewman (Uncredited)

🎭

Sal Pacino

Wedding Guest (Uncredited)

🎭

Jordan Ancel

Wedding Guest (Uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Birdcage

Where can I watch The Birdcage?

The Birdcage (1996) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Birdcage about?

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.

Who directed The Birdcage?

The Birdcage (1996) was directed by Mike Nichols. The film is a Comedy production with a runtime of 1h 59m, rated 7.1/10.

How long is The Birdcage?

The Birdcage runs 1h 59m (119 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.1/10 from 1,340 votes. Genre: Comedy.

Is The Birdcage worth watching?

The Birdcage is rated 7.1/10 by 1,340 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Comedy fans.