the son is the biggest cinematic villain known to man
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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Cast & crew
6What people say
when they told agador to put on some straight looking clothes and he showed up in a white crop top with “STRAIGHT LOOKING” written across the front...a true lgbtq icon
robin williams' full-bodied horror when he walks back into the room and gene hackman is talking about killing abortion doctors is just some of the all-time funniest acting ever
Common questions
What is The Birdcage about?+
A gay cabaret owner and his partner agree to hide their lifestyle and pose as a straight couple to meet their son's fiancée's conservative parents.
Who directed The Birdcage?+
The film was directed by Mike Nichols in 1996, following his storied career in theater and cinema.
Is The Birdcage a remake?+
Yes, it is a remake of the 1978 French film La Cage aux Folles.
