The Birdcage
~Come as you are.
Overview
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.
Genres
- Comedy
- Romance
General Information
Release Date: 1996-03-03
Budget: $31000000
Revenue: $185300000
Runtime: 119 min
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