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8 March 1996 (USA) moreTagline:
Come as you are. morePlot:
A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancé's right-wing moralistic parents. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 5 wins & 13 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(2 articles)
It Wasn't The Witch-Ing Hour, After All (From Studio Briefing. 30 October 2000)
Lane Caged By Paramount (From Studio Briefing. 24 October 1997)
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Absolutely Fabulous moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Robin Williams | ... | Armand Goldman | |
| Gene Hackman | ... | Sen. Kevin Keeley | |
| Nathan Lane | ... | Albert Goldman | |
| Dianne Wiest | ... | Louise Keeley | |
| Dan Futterman | ... | Val Goldman | |
| Calista Flockhart | ... | Barbara Keeley | |
| Hank Azaria | ... | Agador | |
| Christine Baranski | ... | Katherine Archer | |
| Tom McGowan | ... | Harry Radman | |
| Grant Heslov | ... | National Enquirer Photographer | |
| Kirby Mitchell | ... | Keeley's Chauffeur | |
| James Lally | ... | Cyril | |
| Luca Tommassini | ... | Celsius | |
| Luis Camacho | ... | Goldman Girl | |
| Andre Fuentes | ... | Goldman Girl |
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Also Known As:
Birds of a FeatherBirdcage (Finland) (video title) [fi]
Birdcage (France) [fr]
Birdcage - lånta fjädrar (Sweden) [sv]
Cabaret în familie (Romania) [ro]
Cage aux folles, La (Canada: French title) (TV title) [fr]
Cage de ma tante, La (Canada: French title) [fr]
Casa de Doidas (Portugal) [pt]
Ftera kai poupoula (Greece) [el]
Jaula de grillos, Una (Spain) [es]
Jaula de las locas, La (Venezuela) [es]
Jaula de los pajaros, La (Argentina) [es]
Klatka dla ptaków (Poland) [pl]
Kus kafesi (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Lånta fjädrar (Finland: Swedish title) [sv]
Lainahöyhenissä (Finland) [fi]
Madárfészek (Hungary) [hu]
Piume di struzzo (Italy) [it]
Pticja kletka (Slovenia) [sl]
The Birdcage - A Gaiola das Loucas (Brazil) [pt]
The Birdcage - Ein Paradies für schrille Vögel (Germany) [de]
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Rated R for language.Parents Guide:
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117 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Brazil:14 | Singapore:M18 (re-rating) | South Korea:18 | Philippines:PG-13 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Finland:S | France:U | Germany:12 (bw) | Netherlands:AL | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/12 | Spain:T | Sweden:Btl | UK:15 | USA:R | Singapore:R(A) | Iceland:LMOVIEmeter: 
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The Jonathan Swift piece about Irish peasants eating their babies that Val refers to is "A Modest Proposal". moreGoofs:
Continuity: In the 'How 'bout those Dolphins?' scene, Armand teaches Albert how to be a man. While sitting at a table, the positioning of sugar packets on the table changes. moreQuotes:
[first lines][singers are performing "We Are Family" on-stage]
Cyril: [backstage, into a telephone] Agador! Where is Starina? She goes on in 5 minutes!
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This movie is one of the best. Robin Williams and Nathan Lane are phenomenal and hilarious, but the best performance throughout the film is by Hank Azaria, as Agador, the adorable flaming butler. My favorite scene is when both families are sitting together eating dinner. I don't want to give anything away, but wow I was in tears. Gene Hackman is extremely funny as a conservative senator. This film is colorful, unique and will keep an audience roaring with laughter. Yes, the movie follows some typical stereo types among a gay male couple, however, is not offensive in anyway, shape or form. I think this is such a cute film, and if you haven't seen it, or if you happen to be in the mood for a laugh out loud movie rent The Birdcage.
My Rating: 9/10