The Birdcage

A gay couple, a flamboyant drag club owner and his partner, must pretend to be a heterosexual couple to their son's conservative future in-laws. To do this, they hire a drag queen to pose as the mother and try to make their apartment appear more traditionally masculine.

The Birdcage was a critical and commercial success, praised for its witty script, energetic performances, and skillful direction. Reviewers lauded Robin Williams and Nathan Lane's comedic chemistry, and the film was seen as a groundbreaking and heartwarming portrayal of a same-sex couple.

• Hilarious performances from Robin Williams and Nathan Lane.

• A sharp, witty script that handles its themes with humor and heart.

• Mike Nichols' direction brings a polished and energetic feel to the comedy.

Google audience: Audiences loved the film's laugh-out-loud comedy and the outstanding performances, particularly from Robin Williams and Nathan Lane. Many found it to be a heartwarming and progressive film for its time.

Nominated for one Golden Globe Award (Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for Nathan Lane).

The film is a remake of the 1978 French-Italian film La Cage aux Folles, which was itself based on a 1973 French play of the same name.