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To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar

Play trailer 2:04 Poster for To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar PG-13 Released Sep 8, 1995 1h 48m Comedy LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 ...complete with a final showdown where queer culture fabulously triumphs over gun culture... Jun 21, 2023 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Louiza L Such a great film to help anyone be motivated to BE THEMSELVES!! No matter how many people disapprove of who you are, STILL be who you ARE! It’s such an important message, this has been added to my comfort movie playlist 🩷 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/25/25 Full Review Akaysha P Great movie, funny and hart warming, must watch Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/07/25 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review alan g Action stars as drag queens? I don't get it. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 09/23/24 Full Review 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 Full Review 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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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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