La Cage aux Folles
1978, French. Directed by Édouard Molinaro.
Two gay men living in St. Tropez have their lives turned upside down when the son of one of the men announces he is getting married. They try to conceal their lifestyle and their ownership of the drag club downstairs when the fiancée and her parents come for dinner.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 461 TMDB viewer ratings.
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La Cage aux Folles is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Édouard MolinaroDirector
- Ugo TognazziRenato Baldi
- Michel SerraultZaza
- Claire MaurierSimone Deblon
- Rémi LaurentLaurent Baldi
- Carmen ScarpittaLouise Charrier
- Benny LukeJacob
- Luisa ManeriAndréa Charrier
- Michel GalabruSimon Charrier
- Venantino VenantiniLe chauffeur de Charrier
- Carlo RealiLe videur
- Guido CernigliaLe médecin
- Angelo PellegrinoUn assistant de la boîte de nuit
Details
- Released
- 20 October 1978
- Original title
- La Cage aux folles
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Édouard Molinaro, Marcello Danon, Jean Poiret
- Budget
- $1.1M
- Box office
- $20M
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What La Cage aux Folles is based on
La Cage aux Folles is based on La Cage aux Folles, a play or musical by Jean Poiret.
Play or musical
La Cage aux Folles
By Jean Poiret
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La Cage aux Folles: quick answers
What comes after La Cage aux Folles?
Next in the series: La Cage aux Folles II (1980) and La Cage aux Folles 3 (1985).
Is La Cage aux Folles worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 461 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is La Cage aux Folles?
La Cage aux Folles runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does La Cage aux Folles have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for La Cage aux Folles. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
La Cage aux Folles parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
La Cage aux Folles is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is La Cage aux Folles on?
La Cage aux Folles is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like La Cage aux Folles?
If you liked La Cage aux Folles, try La Cage aux Folles II, Marry Me, Dude, The Ritz.
Who directed La Cage aux Folles?
La Cage aux Folles (1978) was directed by Édouard Molinaro and stars Ugo Tognazzi, Michel Serrault, Claire Maurier.
What is La Cage aux Folles based on?
La Cage aux Folles is based on La Cage aux Folles, a play or musical by Jean Poiret.