THE BIRDCAGE (1996) | How to Act Like a Man | MGM

A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's right-wing moralistic parents.

The Birdcage (1996)
Directed by: Mike Nichols
Screenplay by: Elaine May
Cast: Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane And Dianne Wiest
Rated R for language
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The Birdcage (1996)

[MikeMJPMUNCH]

"Actually it's perfect, I just never realized John Wayne walked like that" still my favourite line in the whole film

[richardsiciliano]

"I can always get more toast."

Words to live by.

[starryeyes]

The woman seated at the table deserves an Oscar for not cracking up through the whole scene! 😂 I wonder how many "takes" were needed!

[milhouse]

They are perfect for their roles. I could not imagine any actors playing these roles.

Rest In Peace, Mr Williams.

[AT-stdr]

How can Nathan Lane not have won an Oscar for this role. It still baffles me he wasn’t even nominated.

[tomace]

“Men Smear!!!” That line kills me every time!!!

[DanMan]

This is what all movies should strive to be. I laughed, I cried, and I questioned my manhood all in a 3 minute clip. Way to go Robin Williams!

[nelsonc]

I wish Lane and Williams made more movies together! They were such a great combo! RIP Robin...the world could use some serious laughs right now.

[traceyhordern]

So, so many great lines;
"Oh God, I peirced the toast!"
"Actually it's perfect, I just never realized John Wayne walked like that"
But for some reason, "You take the knife and you SMEAR, men SMEAR" cracks me up.
One of my all-time favourite films.
RIP Robin Williams.

[lorettbrennan]

Robin Williams and Nathan Lane were fantastic in this movie❤

[jikook]

I can't believe this movie is almost 30yrs old. I love it as much as the first time I saw it. I am sad tho thinking about Robin Williams passing.The treasures he left will always be appreciated.

[ratclone]

“How do you think I feel: betrayed, bewildered: wrong response?”, “I’m not sure”

[leahhaws]

So brilliant!! This is one of the few movies I can never get sick of.

[paulholloway]

What an amazing movie. Their chemistry here was brilliant.

[rightweaponry]

This was my absolute favorite movie as a kid, i still know all the words to every scene but this was one of my favorite parts. The "howdy ma'am" gets me every time.

[cdheidt]

I worked in a restaurant in NYC and Nathan L would frequent there. He was perfect for this role.

[ianlawrie]

That John Wayne walking scene was the last time I literally laughed till I cried and my ribs hurt. Even seeing it now cracks me up. I'm in my sixties now.

[CreepyBlueAnimals]

One of the most underrated couples in movie history!! They will always be one of my all-time favorites!!💕

[Android-Zen]

When nathan lane got up and started walking i busted out laughing. Such a classic movie.😅

[cesareaugusto]

Albert's rendition of a macho cowboy is comedy gold 🤠