The Birdcage
1996 · Film · Mike Nichols
A drag club, a conservative in-law dinner, and Nathan Lane at full volume.
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What is The Birdcage about?
A gay couple who run a South Beach drag club pretend to be straight for one night to meet their son's conservative future in-laws.
It's funny, but the reason it lasts is Armand choosing his family over the performance. I quote it constantly.