The Birdcage 1996
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SplatA 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
Full Cast & Crew
as Armand Goldman
as Senator Kevin Keeley
as Albert
as Louise Keeley
as Val Goldman
as Barbara Keeley
as Agador
as Katharine Archer
as Harry Radman
as Photographer - National Enquirer
Director:
Writer:
Elaine May, Édouard Molinaro, Francis Veber, Jean Poiret, Marcello Danon
Stars:
Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, Dianne Wiest, Dan Futterman, Calista Flockhart, Hank Azaria, Christine Baranski, Tom McGowan, Grant Heslov,
Genres:
Comedy
Release Date:
1996 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
119 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Birdcage
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Armand Goldman
as Senator Kevin Keeley
as Albert
as Louise Keeley
as Val Goldman
as Barbara Keeley
as Agador
as Katharine Archer
as Harry Radman
as Photographer - National Enquirer
as Chauffeur
as Stage Manager
as Celsius
as Goldman Girl
as Goldman Girl
as Goldman Girl
as Goldman Girl
as Goldman Girl
as Goldman Girl
as Waiter in Club
as TV Woman in Van
as TV Man in Van
as Club Hostess
as Fishmonger (Mr. Lopez)
as Bakery Man (Mr. Boynton)
as Senator Eli Jackson
as TV Host
as TV Host
as Keeley's Maid (Bridget)
as Black Girl on TV (Chocolate)
as TV Reporter
as TV Reporter
as TV Reporter
as TV Reporter
as TV Reporter
as State Trooper
as Waiter in Cafe (Rodrigo)
as Big Guy in Park
as Katharine's Secretary (Imelda)
as TV Editor
as TV Editor
as Latino Man in Club
as Matron
as Matron
as Pastor
as Rabbi
as Jay Leno (uncredited)
as Chuck (uncredited)
as Drag Queen (uncredited)
as Drag Queen (uncredited)
as Drag Queen Dancer (uncredited)
as Executive Producer (Uncredited)
as Bikini Girl on Roller Blades (Uncredited)
as Bikini Girl on Beach (Uncredited)
as Hot Guy (Uncredited)
as Shopping Person (Uncredited)
as Restaurant Patron (Uncredited)
as Pool Waiter (uncredited)
as Broad Causeway Commuter (Uncredited)
as Driver (uncredited)
as South Beach Tourist (Uncredited)
as Tourist (Uncredited)
as Bartender (uncredited)
as Gay Bar Patron (Uncredited)
as Nightclub Dancer (Uncredited)
as Clubgoer (Uncredited)
as Man in Club (Uncredited)
as Guy in Street (Uncredited)
as Radio Newscaster (voice) (uncredited)
as Crewman (Uncredited)
as Wedding Guest (Uncredited)
as Wedding Guest (Uncredited)
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