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Movie Info

Release Date: March 03, 1996
Runtime: 119 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (6)
Genres:
Comedy
Budget: $31,000,000
Revenue: $185,300,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
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84%
Tomatometer
71
71/100
Metacritic
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7.1/10
TMDB
1,331 votes
7.3/10
IMDb
115,443 votes
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The Birdcage

1996

"Love knows no boundaries, laughter breaks all cages."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: La jaula de las locas? 🇩🇪 DE: The Birdcage - Ein Paradies für schräge Vögel? 🇵🇹 PT: Gaiola das Loucas? 🇷🇴 RO: Cabaret în familie 🇸🇰 SK: Vtáčia klietka? All international titles (6) →
Comedy 119 min 7.3/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 3/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $31,000,000
Revenue: $185,300,000
Profit $154,300,000
ROI +497.7% (6x)

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The Birdcage is directed by Mike Nichols .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Birdcage

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  • The Birdcage shares thematic elements with other films directed by Mike Nichols, such as The Graduate, particularly in its exploration of family dynamics and societal expectations.

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  • The Birdcage was filmed primarily in South Beach, Florida, which provided a vibrant and authentic backdrop for the story of a gay cabaret owner and his partner.

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  • Nathan Lane's character, Albert, was originally intended to be played by a different actor, but Lane's audition impressed the filmmakers so much that they reworked the role specifically for him.

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  • The film includes several subtle nods to other works, such as when a character references the famous drag queen RuPaul, who was gaining popularity around the same time.

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  • In one scene, Robin Williams's character is shown wearing a shirt with the logo of a well-known Miami hotel, which is a nod to the film's shooting location and local culture.

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  • During the filming of a scene where the characters were rehearsing a dance number, Williams and Lane had a difficult time coordinating their movements, leading to several humorous outtakes that were ultimately not included in the final cut.

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  • Director Mike Nichols insisted on having both a live audience and a full cabaret stage set during filming to capture the authenticity of a real performance space.

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