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The Birdcage

R 1996 Comedy · 1h 59m
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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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About The Birdcage

In the heart of South Beach, Armand Goldman, a Jewish drag club owner, and his life partner Albert, the club's dazzling star, live a vibrant life. Their world is thrown into comical chaos when their son, Val, announces his engagement to Barbara, whose parents are staunch conservatives. To appease Barbara's ultra-conservative Republican Senator father, Kevin Keeley, Val asks Armand to masquerade as straight and suppress his Jewish identity. The plan requires Albert to disappear entirely, creating a series of uproarious situations as Armand attempts to create a false facade of normalcy, leading to hilarious misunderstandings and heartwarming moments of acceptance and self-discovery.

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Mike Nichols directs Robin Williams as Armand Goldman, the owner of a drag club trying to play it straight. Nathan Lane shines as Albert, Armand's flamboyant partner and the club's star performer. Dan Futterman plays Val Goldman, Armand's son. Gene Hackman portrays Senator Kevin Keeley, the conservative senator and father of Val's fiance. Dianne Wiest embodies Louise Keeley, the senator's wife. Calista Flockhart appears as Barbara Keeley, Val's fiance.

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Audiences and critics alike praised The Birdcage for its clever writing, stellar performances, and its message of tolerance. Many reviewers highlighted the chemistry between Robin Williams and Nathan Lane, noting their comedic brilliance and the genuine warmth they brought to their characters. The film's ability to blend laugh-out-loud humor with moments of genuine emotion was also frequently lauded, solidifying its status as a comedic classic.

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Movie Score

70%

Released

March 8, 1996

Director

Mike Nichols

Cast

Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Dan Futterman, Gene Hackman, Dianne Wiest, Calista Flockhart

Genre

Comedy

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