To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995) movie poster

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)

"Attitude is everything."
ThumbScore
👍 90%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 54% (RT: 49%, MC: 60) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDrama

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Director
Beeban Kidron
Runtime
1h 48m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.4/10 (751 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
49%
Metacritic
60
Cast
Patrick Swayze as Vida Boheme
Wesley Snipes as Noxeema Jackson
John Leguizamo as Chi-Chi Rodriguez
Stockard Channing as Carol Ann
Blythe Danner as Beatrice
Arliss Howard as Virgil
Jason London as Bobby Ray
Chris Penn as Sheriff Dollard
Yes. 90% of real audiences liked it based on 751 votes. Critics scored it lower at 54%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Manhattan drag queens Vida Boheme and Noxeema Jackson impress regional judges in competition, securing berths in the Nationals in Los Angeles. When the two meet pathetic drag novice Chi-Chi Rodriguez — one of the losers that evening — the charmed Vida and Noxeema agree to take the hopeless youngster under their joined wing. Soon the three set off on a madcap road trip across America and struggle to make it to Los Angeles in time. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 1995 among dedicated fans.
  • Beeban Kidron cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar is a 1995 comedy, drama film directed by Beeban Kidron. Manhattan drag queens Vida Boheme and Noxeema Jackson impress regional judges in competition, securing berths in the Nationals in Los Angeles.

When the two meet pathetic drag novice Chi-Chi Rodriguez — one of the losers that evening — the charmed Vida and Noxeema agree to take the hopeless youngster under their joined wing. Soon the three set off on a madcap road trip across America and struggle to make it to Los Angeles in time. The film has been rated by 751 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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