The Birdcage
1996 · 1h 59m · Comedy, Romance · United States of America · Rated R (US)
Come as you are.
A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen partner agree to put up a false heterosexual front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's conservative parents.
Directed by
Mike NicholsWritten by
Elaine May7.0Smart score
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audaciousbased on play or musicalcelebratorycoming outconservativecross dressingdrag clubdrag queenfloridagay parenthomophobialgbtnightclubplaying straightpolitical conflictpoliticianremakesenatorsouth beach
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