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  • The Birdcage
  • Opened March 8, 1996 | Runtime:1 hr. 59 min.
  • R
  • In this remake of the classic French farce "La Cage aux Folles," engaged couple Val Goldman (Dan Futterman) and Barbara Keeley (Calista Flockhart) shakily introduce their future in-laws. Val's father, Armand (Robin Williams), a gay Miami drag club Read More
  • Cast: Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, Dianne Wiest, Hank Azaria, Dan Futterman, Calista Flockhart
  • Director: Mike Nichols
  • Genres: Farce, Comedy of Errors, Gay & Lesbian Films, Comedy

The Birdcage Recent Fan Reviews

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    Quirky

    by panther96

    A very comical, and endearing movie.

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The Birdcage Critic Reviews

Go Avg. Critic Score out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 91
    Entertainment Weekly | Owen Gleiberman

    Enchantingly witty.

  • 90
    Variety | Todd McCarthy

    Performed with matchless aplomb and made with plush professionalism, pic serves...

  • 80
    Washington Post | Hal Hinson

    One of the loopiest, most hysterical family-values movies ever made.

  • 80
    The New York Times | Elvis Mitchell

    An American remake with plenty of new pizazz.

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