Mrs. Doubtfire
She makes dinner. She does windows. She reads bedtime stories. She's a blessing... in disguise.
1993 • 125 min • Comedy · Drama · Family
Synopsis
Loving but irresponsible dad Daniel Hillard, estranged from his exasperated spouse, is crushed by a court order allowing only weekly visits with his kids. When Daniel learns his ex needs a housekeeper, he gets the job -- disguised as a British nanny. Soon he becomes not only his children's best pal but the kind of parent he should have been from the start.
Our family guide
Best from age 10- 72 Audience · 6753 · 100%
After a bitter divorce, a devoted but irresponsible father goes to extreme lengths to stay close to his children by posing as their elderly British nanny. He learns to be a more present and responsible parent while navigating his secret identity.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Disguise theme could be confusing
- Potentially upsetting scenes of marital conflict
- Some mature humor and mild language
What it models well
- The importance of family connection
- Learning responsibility
- Empathy and understanding for others
Talk about it after
- What makes a good parent?
- The challenges of divorce
- Why honesty is important
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Top billed cast
Director: Chris Columbus • Crew: Leslie Dixon, Randi Mayem Singer, Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman
Trailers & clips
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Theatrical Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.2/10 (6,753)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Box office
- $441,286,195
- IMDb
- tt0107614
