La Cage aux Folles (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1978, La Cage aux Folles is a comedy film directed by Édouard Molinaro, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Two gay men living in St. Tropez have their lives turned upside down when the son of one of the men announces he is getting married. They try to conceal their lifestyle and their ownership of the transvestite club downstairs when the fiancée and her parents come for dinner.
Who’s in it. La Cage aux Folles stars Ugo Tognazzi as Renato Baldi, Michel Serrault as Zaza, Claire Maurier as Simone Deblon and Michel Galabru as Simon Charrier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, La Cage aux Folles has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $20.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus 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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Cage aux Folles tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Cage aux Folles (1978)?
- In US, La Cage aux Folles is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus, 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 worth watching?
- La Cage aux Folles holds an audience score of 6.9 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?
- La Cage aux Folles stars Ugo Tognazzi, Michel Serrault, Claire Maurier, Michel Galabru and Venantino Venantini.
- When was La Cage aux Folles released?
- La Cage aux Folles was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.