The Birdcage 30th Anniversary

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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
Moviegoers are saying
Reviewers can't stop quoting this one: Robin Williams' full-bodied horror when Gene Hackman starts talking about killing abortion doctors, Agador in a white crop top reading "STRAIGHT LOOKING," and the "I made you short?" exchange. Viewers call it campy, touching, and sharper than its premise suggests, with the "asshole straight son" as the only real villain.
Top Mentions
Scene-Stealing-Ensemble
Laugh-Out-Loud-Iconic
Girls-Night-Essential
Heartwarming-Chaos
Must-See-Classic
Feel-All-The-Feels
Summary generated from the text of Atom User reviews

Letterboxd User Reviews

3.9
450.0K
91.7K
167.2K
RATINGS 10.5K FANS
3.9
  • 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

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    eely 👻
    eely 👻
    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

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    allison
    allison
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    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.

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    Nathan Rabin
    Nathan Rabin
    Apr 6, 2021

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

    0 Likes
    Mike Ginn
    Mike Ginn
    Jun 27, 2019

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

    0 Likes
    kaye 🌀
    kaye 🌀
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    Apr 16, 2016

    OH GOD I PIERCED THE TOAST

    0 Likes
    Kait
    Kait
    Jul 18, 2018

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

    0 Likes
    alex
    alex
    Mar 24, 2019

    gay mustachioed robin williams is honestly my dream man

    0 Likes
    antonio
    antonio

Atom Users Reviews

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POPULAR TAGS
#greatcast
#hilarious
#girlsnight
#lol
#original

Reviews

  • SH
    Steven Harclerode

    one of the best and funniest movies. so wonderful to see it uncut 9m thw big screen!!!

    NB
    Natalie Bator
    #lol
    #original
    #girlsnight

    so funny, campy and really touching 🥲💖

    OR
    Oliver Reyes
    #hilarious
    #original
    #clever

Metacritic

71
metacritic
Based on 18 Critics
7.7

USER SCORE (62)

Generally favorable reviews based on 62 Reviews
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.

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

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

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.

Metacritic review by James Berardinelli
James Berardinelli
ReelViews

Frequently Asked Questions

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).