The Birdcage
"Come as you are."
Originally released in 1996. The Birdcage is a comedy film. directed by Mike Nichols.
Starring Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, and Nathan Lane
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 8, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1,287 votes)
Budget
$31M
Production budget
Box Office
$185.3M
6.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robin Williams
as Armand Goldman
Gene Hackman
as Senator Kevin Keeley
Nathan Lane
as Albert
Dianne Wiest
as Louise Keeley
Dan Futterman
as Val Goldman
Calista Flockhart
as Barbara Keeley
Hank Azaria
as Agador
Christine Baranski
as Katharine Archer
Tom McGowan
as Harry Radman
Grant Heslov
as Photographer - National Enquirer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $31,000,000
- Revenue
- $185,300,000
Production Companies
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
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 was directed by Mike Nichols.
How long is The Birdcage?
The Birdcage has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was The Birdcage released?
The Birdcage was released on March 8, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Birdcage?
The main cast of The Birdcage includes Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, Dianne Wiest, Dan Futterman.
Is The Birdcage worth watching?
The Birdcage has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 1,287 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.