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.
Directed by Beeban Kidron
new york city
transvestism
homophobia
drag queen
road trip
travel
drag
woman director
mischievous
amused
Rank
#4 in 1995·#128 overall
Trailer
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
4.1 / 5
Where to Watch
Cast
Patrick Swayze
Vida Boheme
Wesley Snipes
Noxeema Jackson
John Leguizamo
Chi-Chi Rodriguez
Stockard Channing
Carol Ann
Blythe Danner
Beatrice
Arliss Howard
Virgil
Jason London
Bobby Ray
Chris Penn
Sheriff Dollard
Melinda Dillon
Merna
Beth Grant
Loretta
Alice Drummond
Clara
Marceline Hugot
Katina
Crew
Beeban Kidron
Director
Rachel Portman
Original Music Composer
Andrew Mondshein
Editor
Bruce Cohen
Executive Producer
Walter F. Parkes
Executive Producer
Wynn Thomas
Production Design
Marlene Stewart
Costume Design
Suzanne Smith Crowley
Casting
Andrew Mondshein
Second Unit Director
Nandi Bowe
Second Assistant Director
Kenny Ortega
Choreographer
Randall Balsmeyer
Title Designer
Popular Reviews
1074 reviews
vi
9.0★ · 03/04/17
"look, that little latin boy in drag is crying. find out why that little latin boy in drag is crying."
"little latin boy in drag, why are you crying?"
"look, that little latin boy in drag is crying. find out why that little latin boy in drag is crying."
"little latin boy in drag, why are you crying?"
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Blake
9.0★ · 03/27/26
I love these divas so much
I love these divas so much
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ebby
10.0★ · 09/12/25
ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING!
I’ve honestly been wanting to watch this movie for such a long time, and it did not let me down at all. The story follows three drag queens whose car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, which leads them to pass through this small, gloomy town. What starts as an accident turns into something magical, because they end up bringing so much joy, color, and life to the people there. And honestly, I loved every single part of it nothing about this film felt disappointing. It even landed in my top 4 on Letterboxd!
What I really love about this movie is the way it celebrates freedom and self-expression. Everyone deserves to express themselves in their own way, and no one should be judged for that. It doesn’t matter what your gender is or what pronouns you use what matters is the way you carry yourself, just like these three characters show us. The movie also beautifully reminds us that no matter what happens the highs, the lows, or anything in between there will always be friends who stand by your side to support you.
This movie felt so warm, inspiring, and just fun to watch. I gave it a solid 5/5 and I know I’ll be recommending it to my friends. It’s also officially one of my comfort movies now, the kind of film I’ll come back to whenever I need a little light and positivity.
ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING!
I’ve honestly been wanting to watch this movie for such a long time, and it did not let me down at all. The story follows three drag queens whose car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, which leads them to pass through this small, gloomy town. What starts as an accident turns into something magical, because they end up bringing so much joy, color, and life to the people there. And honestly, I loved every single part of it nothing about this film felt disappointing. It even landed in my top 4 on Letterboxd!
What I really love about this movie is the way it celebrates freedom and self-expression. Everyone deserves to express themselves in their own way, and no one should be judged for that. It doesn’t matter what your gender is or what pronouns you use what matters is the way you carry yourself, just like these three characters show us. The movie also beautifully reminds us that no matter what happens the highs, the lows, or anything in between there will always be friends who stand by your side to support you.
This movie felt so warm, inspiring, and just fun to watch. I gave it a solid 5/5 and I know I’ll be recommending it to my friends. It’s also officially one of my comfort movies now, the kind of film I’ll come back to whenever I need a little light and positivity.
1
Abie
10.0★ · 09/12/25
ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING!
I’ve honestly been wanting to watch this movie for such a long time, and it did not let me down at all. The story follows three drag queens whose car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, which leads them to pass through this small, gloomy town. What starts as an accident turns into something magical, because they end up bringing so much joy, color, and life to the people there. And honestly, I loved every single part of it nothing about this film felt disappointing. It even landed in my top 4 on Letterboxd!
What I really love about this movie is the way it celebrates freedom and self-expression. Everyone deserves to express themselves in their own way, and no one should be judged for that. It doesn’t matter what your gender is or what pronouns you use what matters is the way you carry yourself, just like these three characters show us. The movie also beautifully reminds us that no matter what happens the highs, the lows, or anything in between there will always be friends who stand by your side to support you.
This movie felt so warm, inspiring, and just fun to watch. I gave it a solid 5/5 and I know I’ll be recommending it to my friends. It’s also officially one of my comfort movies now, the kind of film I’ll come back to whenever I need a little light and positivity.
ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING!
I’ve honestly been wanting to watch this movie for such a long time, and it did not let me down at all. The story follows three drag queens whose car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, which leads them to pass through this small, gloomy town. What starts as an accident turns into something magical, because they end up bringing so much joy, color, and life to the people there. And honestly, I loved every single part of it nothing about this film felt disappointing. It even landed in my top 4 on Letterboxd!
What I really love about this movie is the way it celebrates freedom and self-expression. Everyone deserves to express themselves in their own way, and no one should be judged for that. It doesn’t matter what your gender is or what pronouns you use what matters is the way you carry yourself, just like these three characters show us. The movie also beautifully reminds us that no matter what happens the highs, the lows, or anything in between there will always be friends who stand by your side to support you.
This movie felt so warm, inspiring, and just fun to watch. I gave it a solid 5/5 and I know I’ll be recommending it to my friends. It’s also officially one of my comfort movies now, the kind of film I’ll come back to whenever I need a little light and positivity.
1
Isa
9.0★ · 03/25/26
get out!!! so so so great. vida i love youuu
get out!!! so so so great. vida i love youuu
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