To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar

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To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar

PG-13

Released Sep 8, 1995

1h 48m

Comedy

LGBTQ+

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Elite Manhattan drag queens Vida Boheme (Patrick Swayze) and Noxeema Jackson (Wesley Snipes) impress regional judges in competition, securing berths in the Nationals in Los Angeles. When the two meet pathetic drag novice Chi-Chi Rodriguez (John Leguizamo) -- 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.

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Critics Consensus

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar seeks to celebrate individuality, but is too timid and predictable to achieve its admittedly noble aims.

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Andrea Thompson

Chicago Reader

...complete with a final showdown where queer culture fabulously triumphs over gun culture...

Jun 21, 2023

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Juan M. Mendez

New York Daily News

To Wong Foo... is worthwhile if only for the performances, which are surprisingly good.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 18, 2021

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

Leguizamo's Chi Chi is the only one who looks anything like a drag queen, let alone a woman; yet we are asked to believe that it's Swayze's breathy Vida and Snipes' squealing Noxeema who've got their stocking seams straight.

Feb 9, 2006

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Todd James

Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Alberta)

It succeeds, thanks to the casting of these three macho actors, in the case of Snipes especially, seem to be winking at the audience.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 29, 2024

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Marya E. Gates

Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack)

It’s a beautiful hymn to embracing joy, the revolutionary power of a personal style (that has deceptive substance), and the importance of acceptance — both from others and from yourself.

Feb 13, 2024

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Cassondra Feltus

Black Girl Nerds

To Wong Foo is a groundbreaking gem film that was ahead of its time in celebrating the beauty and art of drag culture. It balances campy fun with heartfelt moments, touching on serious issues like domestic abuse while humanizing its LGBTQ+ characters.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 12, 2023

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Akaysha P

Great movie, funny and hart warming, must watch

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/07/25

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Stephen C

Funny pride in 1 hour and 48 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $36,400,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/02/25

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David B

It’s OK for what it is, but it doesn’t quite match the superior quality of its predecessor, THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/22/25

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alan g

Action stars as drag queens? I don't get it.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

09/23/24

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Amy C

It has action, comedy and is heartfelt. I remember watching this when I was younger and being fascinated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/10/24

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Tim M

Egregious title notwithstanding, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar is surprisingly ahead of its time regarding drag culture and individuality.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/27/24

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To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar: Official Clip - Red & Wild Dance

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To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar: Official Clip - Some Men Need to Get Hit

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To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar: Official Clip - You Are A Drag Princess

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To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar: Official Clip - Manners Lesson

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To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar: Official Clip - Love in the Air

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To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar: Official Clip - The Town's Extreme Makeover

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To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar: Official Clip - Drag Dance Show

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To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar: Official Clip - Chi-Chi's Romance

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To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar: Official Clip - Sheriff Dullard

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To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar: Official Clip - I Am A Drag Queen

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Synopsis

Elite Manhattan drag queens Vida Boheme (Patrick Swayze) and Noxeema Jackson (Wesley Snipes) impress regional judges in competition, securing berths in the Nationals in Los Angeles. When the two meet pathetic drag novice Chi-Chi Rodriguez (John Leguizamo) -- 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.

Director: Beeban Kidron
Producer: G. Mac Brown
Screenwriter: Douglas Carter Beane
Distributor: MCA/Universal Pictures [us]
Production Co: Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 8, 1995, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 10, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $36.4M
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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