La Cage aux Folles 3
La Cage aux Folles 3

La Cage aux Folles 3

1985
Movie
87 min
French

Third and final version of the La Cage aux Folles series has Renato's drag queen lover Albin learning that he can inherit a vast fortune from a distant relative. But the catch is that Albin must marry (a woman) and produce a heir within a year or the whole inheritance will be forfeited.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Georges LautnerGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Albin and Renato, the devoted couple from the previous films, face a new challenge when Albin learns he must marry a woman to adopt a baby. To complicate matters, Albin's ailing mother arrives, and Renato attempts to make the charade as convincing as possible. The film follows their comedic efforts to navigate this preposterous situation while trying to keep their true relationship and the baby's origins a secret.

Critical Reception

While the first two films were critically acclaimed for their groundbreaking themes and humor, the third installment received a more mixed reception. Critics often found the plot less inventive and the humor to be more forced than in its predecessors, though the performances of the lead actors remained a strong point. Audiences, however, generally enjoyed the continuation of the beloved characters' adventures.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a less inspired script compared to the earlier entries.
  • Michel Serrault and Ugo Tognazzi continue to deliver charming performances.
  • The comedic situations feel somewhat contrived and less natural.

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Fun Fact

This was the final film in the La Cage aux Folles trilogy, with Michel Serrault and Ugo Tognazzi reprising their iconic roles as Albin Mougeotte and Renato Baldi, respectively.

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