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The Birdcage

7.019961h 59mRMovieComedyRomance

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.

DirectorMike Nichols
WriterElaine May
ProducersMike Nichols·Neil Machlis

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Cast · Directed by Mike Nichols

RWRobin Williams
Robin Williams
Armand Goldman
GHGene Hackman
Gene Hackman
Senator Kevin Keeley
NLNathan Lane
Nathan Lane
Albert
DWDianne Wiest
Dianne Wiest
Louise Keeley
DFDan Futterman
Dan Futterman
Val Goldman
CFCalista Flockhart
Calista Flockhart
Barbara Keeley
HAHank Azaria
Hank Azaria
Agador
CBChristine Baranski
Christine Baranski
Katharine Archer
TMTom McGowan
Tom McGowan
Harry Radman
GHGrant Heslov
Grant Heslov
Photographer - National Enquirer
KMKirby Mitchell
Kirby Mitchell
Chauffeur
JL
James Lally
Stage Manager

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The Birdcage — streaming FAQ

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The Birdcage is streaming on Kanopy, The Roku Channel and YouTube Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Birdcage on Netflix?

No, The Birdcage is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and The Roku Channel.

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The Birdcage isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Birdcage for free?

The Birdcage is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and The Roku Channel in United States.