The Birdcage 1996

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56 Reviews

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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.

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

Director:

Mike Nichols

Writer:

Elaine May, Édouard Molinaro, Francis Veber, Jean Poiret, Marcello Danon

Genres:

Comedy

Release Date:

1996 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

119 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

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.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Birdcage

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

Kirby Mitchell

as Chauffeur

James Lally

as Stage Manager

Luca Tommassini

as Celsius

Luis Camacho

as Goldman Girl

Andre Fuentes

as Goldman Girl

Tony Gonzalez

as Goldman Girl

Dante Henderson

as Goldman Girl

Scott Kaske

as Goldman Girl

Kevin Alexander Stea

as Goldman Girl

Tim Kelleher

as Waiter in Club

Ann Cusack

as TV Woman in Van

Stanley DeSantis

as TV Man in Van

J. Roy Helland

as Club Hostess

Anthony Giaimo

as Fishmonger (Mr. Lopez)

Lee Delano

as Bakery Man (Mr. Boynton)

David Sage

as Senator Eli Jackson

Michael Kinsley

as TV Host

Tony Snow

as TV Host

Dorothy Constantine

as Keeley's Maid (Bridget)

Trina McGee

as Black Girl on TV (Chocolate)

Barry Nolan

as TV Reporter

Amy Powell

as TV Reporter

Ron Pitts

as TV Reporter

James Hill

as TV Reporter

Mary Major

as TV Reporter

Steven Porfido

as State Trooper

John Pontrelli

as Waiter in Cafe (Rodrigo)

Herschel Sparber

as Big Guy in Park

Francesca Cruz

as Katharine's Secretary (Imelda)

Brian Reddy

as TV Editor

Jim Jansen

as TV Editor

Al Rodrigo

as Latino Man in Club

Marjorie Lovett

as Matron

Sylvia Short

as Matron

James H. Morrison

as Pastor

Jay Leno

as Jay Leno (uncredited)

Kenneth Stephens

as Chuck (uncredited)

Rayder Woods

as Drag Queen (uncredited)

Kevin Loreque

as Drag Queen (uncredited)

Jody Millard

as Drag Queen Dancer (uncredited)

Scott Burkholder

as Executive Producer (Uncredited)

Patrizia Barretto

as Bikini Girl on Roller Blades (Uncredited)

Elisa Bridges

as Bikini Girl on Beach (Uncredited)

David Christopher

as Hot Guy (Uncredited)

Nina Dolci

as Shopping Person (Uncredited)

Justin Goudreau

as Restaurant Patron (Uncredited)

Jordan Werner

as Pool Waiter (uncredited)

Dave Knight

as Broad Causeway Commuter (Uncredited)

Claudio Sad

as Driver (uncredited)

Rene Teboe

as South Beach Tourist (Uncredited)

Bodo Goerisch

as Tourist (Uncredited)

Thelma Gutiérrez

as Bartender (uncredited)

Louis Campos

as Gay Bar Patron (Uncredited)

Lisa Rhyne

as Nightclub Dancer (Uncredited)

Jan Citron

as Clubgoer (Uncredited)

Orlando Delbert

as Man in Club (Uncredited)

Michael Thomas Daniel

as Guy in Street (Uncredited)

Don LaFontaine

as Radio Newscaster (voice) (uncredited)

James MacDonald

as Crewman (Uncredited)

Sal Pacino

as Wedding Guest (Uncredited)

Jordan Ancel

as Wedding Guest (Uncredited)

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