Mirror, Mirror (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1978, Mirror, Mirror is a comedy film directed by Edward Fleming, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Heavily influenced by the French stage sensation La Cage Aux Folles (which was filmed the very same year) this trite drag-queen comedy about a group of homosexuals sharing an apartment with a naive but straight country boy did not live up to expectations. The lead characters lead boring lives during the day and, as depicted here, downright pathetic existences at night, all decked out in peacock plumes and high heels and with nowhere to go. Several of the performances -- especially Fritz Helmuth as the love-starved, aptly named Bent -- manage to reach a little beyond the stereotypes, but Bodil Kjær, of all people, delivers a simply dreadful (and one-note) parody of a once-glamorous movie star.
Who’s in it. Mirror, Mirror stars Frits Helmuth, Bodil Kjer, Preben Kaas and Jesper Klein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Mirror, Mirror sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mirror, Mirror page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mirror, Mirror tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mirror, Mirror (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mirror, Mirror change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mirror, Mirror worth watching?
- Mirror, Mirror holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mirror, Mirror?
- Mirror, Mirror stars Frits Helmuth, Bodil Kjer, Preben Kaas, Jesper Klein and Peter Steen.
- When was Mirror, Mirror released?
- Mirror, Mirror was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.