The Birdcage (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1996, The Birdcage is a comedy film directed by Mike Nichols, running about 119 minutes. “Come as you are.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's conservative moralistic parents.
Who’s in it. The Birdcage stars Robin Williams as Armand Goldman, Nathan Lane as Albert, Dianne Wiest as Louise Keeley and Gene Hackman as Senator Kevin Keeley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Birdcage has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $185.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 The Birdcage page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Birdcage tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Birdcage (1996)?
- In US, The Birdcage is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 The Birdcage worth watching?
- The Birdcage holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Birdcage?
- The Birdcage stars Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Dianne Wiest, Gene Hackman and Dan Futterman.
- When was The Birdcage released?
- The Birdcage was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.