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To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar

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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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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 Jun 21, 2023
...complete with a final showdown where queer culture fabulously triumphs over gun culture... Go to Full Review Juan M. Mendez New York Daily News Aug 18, 2021
2.5/4
To Wong Foo... is worthwhile if only for the performances, which are surprisingly good. Go to Full Review Geoff Andrew Time Out Feb 9, 2006
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. Go to Full Review Todd James Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Alberta) Mar 29, 2024
3/5
It succeeds, thanks to the casting of these three macho actors, in the case of Snipes especially, seem to be winking at the audience. Go to Full Review Marya E. Gates Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack) Feb 13, 2024
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. Go to Full Review Cassondra Feltus Black Girl Nerds Aug 12, 2023
4/5
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ronna F Jun 25, 2026 Glad to see on the big screen again. I've always loved this film. See more Robert P @Superbad 17 hrs ago Too Wong Foo... = a 3.5 Star Movie plus we get to see a Guest Appearance of Julie Newmar as she gives the crown for the next best Drag Queen! See more Jasmine W @jasniquejewels Aug 31, 2026 a drag film classic "I do not think of you as a man and I do not think of you as a woman I think of you as an angel" protect. queer. art. this film tells a phenomenal and beautiful story yet also showing that scary and terrible side of experiences drag queens face this was a joy to watch never felt more queer joy from a film like this it was hilarious while also campy and the coloring and costumes were amazing even though it showed some really triggering moments overall this is a fabulous film that drag lovers would absolutely love from the minute I started watching it was so captivating and joyful. See more Liteacher1 T @liteacher Aug 15, 2026 I enjoyed it because it had heart. Also loved seeing very masculine men, otherwise known as macho, playing gender bending roles with authenticity. See more Fantazynerd 1 @RT48179632 Jul 4, 2026 Love this movie and every cast member See more Carlos G. @RT51536150 Jun 24, 2026 Truly a beautifully made film that brought normalcy to drag when even the queer community didn’t view it as “cool”. And such a good film to show to family and friends! See more Read all reviews
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Beeban Kidron

Director

Wesley Snipes

Miss Noxeema Jackson

Patrick Swayze

Miss Vida Boheme (Eugene)

John Leguizamo

Miss Chi-Chi Rodriguez

Stockard Channing

Carol Ann

Blythe Danner

Beatrice

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Movie Info

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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