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The Birdcage (1996): movie guide
The Birdcage (1996) is a Comedy, Romance running about 119 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.0/10 from 1,451 votes. Notable cast includes Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, Dianne Wiest. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1996-03-03
- Runtime: 119 min
- TMDB: 7.0/10
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1996-03-03
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What is The Birdcage about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Birdcage features Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, Dianne Wiest, Dan Futterman, Calista Flockhart. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1996-03-03. Runtime: 119 minutes. TMDB score: 7.0/10 (1,451 votes). Genres: Comedy, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover The Birdcage on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Birdcage?
- The Birdcage is listed as Comedy, Romance on TMDB.
- How long is The Birdcage?
- The Birdcage runs about 119 minutes.
- Who stars in The Birdcage?
- Cast highlights include Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, Dianne Wiest, Dan Futterman, Calista Flockhart.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Birdcage?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Birdcage?
- Open the The Birdcage page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
