Rent The Birdcage (1996)
3.3 of 5 from 131 ratings
1h 59min
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- Synopsis:
Robin Williams delivers his funniest performance since Mrs Doubtfire in this non-stop hilarious comedy audiences and critics adore. Williams stars as Armand, the outlandish owner of a wild Miami Beach nightclub, whose partner Albert, is also the star attraction at the club. Gene Hackman (Crimson Tide) is the ultra conservative US Senator Keeley, who faces political problems when his closest political ally dies in his bed with a prostitute. When Armand's son Val, announces his engagement with Keeley's daughter, the scene is set for riotous comedy of errors. Keeley sees the wedding as the opportunity to restore political fortunes by promoting 'traditional family values'. If only he knew what sort of family his daughter was marrying into! Put the two families together and watch the sparks fly in this hilarious battle of the three sexes! - Actors:
- Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, Dianne Wiest, Dan Futterman, Calista Flockhart, Hank Azaria, Christine Baranski, Tom McGowan, Grant Heslov, Kirby Mitchell, James Lally, Luca Tommassini, Luis Camacho, André Fuentes, Tony Gonzalez, Dante Henderson, Scott Kaske, Kevin Alexander Stea, Tim Kelleher
- Directors:
- Mike Nichols
- Producers:
- Mike Nichols
- Voiced By:
- Don LaFontaine
- Writers:
- Jean Poiret, Francis Veber
- Others:
- Bo Welch, Cheryl Carasik
- Studio:
- 20th Century Fox
- Genres:
- Comedy, Lesbian & Gay
- Collections:
- A Brief History of Film Weddings: Part 2, A History of Gay Cinema: According to Hollywood, A World of Difference: A History of Gay Cinema, And Now For Something Completely Similar: Solo Pythons, Top 10 French-Language Remakes
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 03/02/2014
- Run Time:
- 119 minutes
- Languages:
- English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
- Subtitles:
- English Hard of Hearing
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.85:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- (0) All
- Bonus:
- Theatrical Trailer
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Reviews (1) of The Birdcage
Hysterical - The Birdcage review by JD
The funniest film I have seen for ages. You would not believe it was made 13 years ago. Some ideas I recognised as having since been stolen. A testament to its greatness. Wear clothes you can change afterwards.
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