Film
The Birdcage
1996· R· 1h 59m· Comedy· Romance
“Come as you are.”
Mike Nichols's The Birdcage is a deftly crafted comedy that navigates the perils of social conformity and familial acceptance. Armand and Albert, proprietors of a glitzy Miami nightclub, reluctantly masquerade as a traditional couple when their son brings home his conservative fiancée's parents. Nichols balances wit and warmth, crafting a film where sharp dialogue dances with heartfelt emotion, all underpinned by a vibrant, authentic depiction of queer life.
1996-03-03
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Key Crew
DirectorMike Nichols
ScreenplayElaine May
ProducerMike Nichols
Director of PhotographyEmmanuel Lubezki
Original Music ComposerJonathan Tunick
EditorArthur Schmidt
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 50 crew)
Details
Released1996-03-03
Runtime1h 59m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosUnited Artists
Budget$31M
Box office$185M
LanguagesFrench · English
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating7.0/10 · 1382 votes
Original languageen
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