The Birdcage
7.1/10
Rating
119 min
Runtime
1996
Release Year
Mike Nichols
Director
Cast
Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, Dianne Wiest, Dan Futterman
Quick Synopsis
In Miami, a gay cabaret owner and his longtime partner, who performs as a drag queen, agree to pretend to be a straight couple in order to impress their son's fiancée's conservative parents. Their son hopes this facade will help his fiancée's family accept their relationship and approve of their upcoming marriage, leading to a series of comedic and heartfelt situations as the couple navigates maintaining this false front.
Detailed Synopsis of The Birdcage
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.
