La Cage aux Folles II (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1980, La Cage aux Folles II is a comedy film directed by Édouard Molinaro, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. In a move to make his partner, Renato, jealous, the flamboyant Albin waits in a local cafe - dressed as a woman - hoping to be picked up. But Albin gets more than he bargains for when the fly he catches in his web is actually a spy, who uses him as an unwitting courier of secret microfilm. Now on the run from ruthless agents, Albin and Renato flee to Italy where they attempt to hide out on a farm, with Albin posing as Renato's wife. Can Albin escape the deadly pursuit of these relentless spies or does he have to sustain this charade - as a woman - forever?
Who’s in it. La Cage aux Folles II stars Ugo Tognazzi as Renato Baldi, Michel Serrault as Albin Mougeotte / 'Zaza Napoli', Marcel Bozzuffi as Broca and Michel Galabru as Simon Charrier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, La Cage aux Folles II has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Cage aux Folles II page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Cage aux Folles II tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Cage aux Folles II (1980)?
- In US, La Cage aux Folles II is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is La Cage aux Folles II worth watching?
- La Cage aux Folles II holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La Cage aux Folles II?
- La Cage aux Folles II stars Ugo Tognazzi, Michel Serrault, Marcel Bozzuffi, Michel Galabru and Paola Borboni.
- When was La Cage aux Folles II released?
- La Cage aux Folles II was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.