(Q+film series) The Birdcage

Armand (Robin Williams), a gay Miami drag club owner, and his partner/star performer Albert (Nathan Lane) can’t wait to meet Val’s son’s future in-laws. The only problem? The in-laws are a conservative senator and his traditional wife (Gene Hackman and Dianne Wiest). For Armand and Albert, there is only one (nonsensical) choice: pretend to be a straight couple for their first visit and hope it all works out. Adapted from the classic French farce La Cage aux Folles, and with a screenplay written by Elaine May, The Birdcage was a smash on its original release and has enchanted audiences ever since.