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Summary Mike Nichols remakes "La Cage Aux Folles." The comedy features a flamboyant gay couple (Williams and Lane) who attempt to "play it straight" for their son's prospective in-laws.

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Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 18 Critic Reviews
71
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 63 User Ratings
7.7
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Summary Mike Nichols remakes "La Cage Aux Folles." The comedy features a flamboyant gay couple (Williams and Lane) who attempt to "play it straight" for their son's prospective in-laws.

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 18 Critic Reviews
71
78% Positive
14 Reviews
22% Mixed
4 Reviews
0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 18 Critic Reviews
71
78% Positive
14 Reviews
22% Mixed
4 Reviews
0% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 63 User Ratings
7.7
78% Positive
49 Ratings
21% Mixed
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2% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 63 User Ratings
7.7
78% Positive
49 Ratings
21% Mixed
13 Ratings
2% Negative
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Production Company United Artists
Release Date Mar 8, 1996
Duration 1 h 57 m
Rating R
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Tagline Outline description of film
Golden Globes, USA
2 Nominations
Academy Awards, USA
1 Nomination
American Comedy Awards, USA
• 2 Wins & 4 Nominations