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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Mike Nichols

Producer:

Mike Nichols

Writer:

Jean Poiret, Francis Veber, Édouard Molinaro

Release Date:

Jun 7, 2026

Runtime:

2hr 5m

Synopsis

In this hysterical comedy, Armand and Albert have built the perfect life for themselves tending to their gaudy Miami nightclub. But their pastel tranquility is shaken when Armand’s son announces that he’s getting married to the daughter of ultra-conservative Senator Keeley… and they’re all getting together for dinner! Can Armand and Albert transform themselves into Mr. and Mrs. Family Values in time? It’ll take the performance of their lives!

This special 30th anniversary release includes exclusive insight from Leonard Maltin.

Cast

  • Robin Williams
  • Gene Hackman
  • Nathan Lane
  • Dianne Wiest
  • Dan Futterman
  • Calista Flockhart
  • Hank Azaria
  • Christine Baranski
  • Tom McGowan
  • Grant Heslov

Letterboxd User Reviews

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  • May 28, 2020

    the son is the biggest cinematic villain known to man

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    Madison 🎭
    Madison 🎭
    May 10, 2019

    when they told agador to put on some straight looking clothes and he showed up in a white crop top with “STRAIGHT LOOKING” written across the front...a true lgbtq icon

    11.6K Likes
    eely
    eely
    Aug 17, 2014

    The heart-warming tale of a lovely gay couple who must overcome having an asshole straight son. This could have been cringe-inducing but it's a winner.

    7.0K Likes
    Nathan Rabin
    Nathan Rabin
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    Sep 3, 2017

    robin williams' full-bodied horror when he walks back into the room and gene hackman is talking about killing abortion doctors is just some of the all-time funniest acting ever

    6.8K Likes
    allison
    allison
    Jun 27, 2019

    god i wish i had robin williams nathan lane and christine baranski as parents but instead i have clinical depression

    5.8K Likes
    vi
    vi
    Apr 6, 2021

    all the cultural references in this still work because the worst conservative politicians never die

    5.5K Likes
    Mike Ginn
    Mike Ginn
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    Apr 16, 2016

    OH GOD I PIERCED THE TOAST

    4.2K Likes
    Kait
    Kait
    Jul 18, 2018

    Chewing gum helps me think.   Sweetie, you’re wasting your gum.

    3.7K Likes
    alex
    alex
    Mar 24, 2019

    gay mustachioed robin williams is honestly my dream man

    3.0K Likes
    antonio
    antonio
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  • Olivia M
    Olivia M loved
    The Birdcage

    what’s a pirin??? it’s aspirin with the a and the s scraped off

    😂 🔥 10 3Y
    Victoria
    Victoria loved
    The Birdcage

    everything abt this movie is *chefs kiss*

    🔥 2 3Y
    sara
    sara loved
    The Birdcage

    this was so funny

    🔥 😂 2 3Y
  • Joey Schmidt
    Joey Schmidt liked
    The Birdcage

    Honestly, I think this movie is one of Robin William's most underrated films. The comedy and the story were both fun, the acting was great and I had a good time watching it all the way through. Would definitely watch again if I had the chance.

    🔥 1 2Y
    Izaak Whisler
    Izaak Whisler loved
    The Birdcage

    honestly everyone here serves and it’s really great. i love nathan lane so much he is literally so talented and the true backbone of this piece.
just a shame no one kicked val in the face for being an unsupportive POS.

    🔥 1 3Y
    Not0reo_
    Not0reo_ loved
    The Birdcage

    so amazing if you don’t give it a love your homophobic

    🔥 1 2Y
  • Kikiiii
    Kikiiii loved
    The Birdcage

    GODS, They all did a good job (Soft spot for Robin)

    😭 1 3M
    Khay
    Khay liked
    The Birdcage

    I miss robin williams.

    😭 1 4M
    Oliver Gideon
    Oliver Gideon disliked
    The Birdcage

    It’s boring

    🔥 1 2Y
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75

What makes Mike Nichols' version more than just a retread is good casting in the key roles, and a wicked screenplay by Elaine May.

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Metacritic review by Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
80

Everyone will be tickled pink by this sleek Mike Nichols remake.

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Metacritic review by David Ansen
David Ansen
Newsweek
88

The film is so boisterously entertaining that it's easy for the unsuspecting viewer not to realize that there's a message here.

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Metacritic review by James Berardinelli
James Berardinelli
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Frequently Asked Questions

When does The Birdcage 30th Anniversary come out in theaters?
June 7, 2026 is the release date.
Is The Birdcage 30th Anniversary (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is The Birdcage 30th Anniversary (2026)?
The movie is 2hr 5min long.
What's The Birdcage 30th Anniversary (2026) about?
In this hysterical comedy, Armand and Albert have built the perfect life for themselves tending to their gaudy Miami nightclub. But their pastel tranquility is shaken when Armand’s son announces that he’s getting married to the daughter of ultra-conservative Senator Keeley… and they’re all getting together for dinner! Can Armand and Albert transform themselves into Mr. and Mrs. Family Values in time? It’ll take the performance of their lives! This special 30th anniversary release includes exclusive insight from Leonard Maltin.
Who's the cast of The Birdcage 30th Anniversary (2026)?
  • Robin Williams as Armand Goldman
  • Gene Hackman as Senator Keeley
  • Nathan Lane as Albert
  • Dianne Wiest as Louise Keeley
  • Dan Futterman as Val Goldman
  • Calista Flockhart as Barbara Keeley
  • Hank Azaria as Agador
  • Christine Baranski as Katharine
  • Tom McGowan as Harry Radman
  • Grant Heslov as Photographer
Who's the director behind The Birdcage 30th Anniversary (2026)?
Mike Nichols directed The Birdcage 30th Anniversary (2026).
Who produced The Birdcage 30th Anniversary (2026)?
Mike Nichols produced The Birdcage 30th Anniversary (2026).
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