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The Birdcage (1996) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1996 · Film · ★ 7

The Birdcage poster

Released in 1996, The Birdcage is a comédie film directed by Mike Nichols, running about 119 minutes. “Qu'est-ce qui peut empêcher un mariage ? Les parents. Un dîner. Et une boîte appelée...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Armand dirige une boîte de travestis The Birdcage où Albert, son amant, est la star du spectacle. Quand Val, le fils d'Armand, annonce à ses parents qu'il se marie, Armand et Albert doivent se faire passer pour un couple hétérosexuel aux yeux de la belle-famille.

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 États-Unis 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, La vie est belle and Fight Club.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch The Birdcage (1996)?
In États-Unis, 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 comédie. 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.