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Nanny McPhee
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Nanny McPhee

You'll learn to love her. Warts and all.

2005 • 97 min • Fantasy · Comedy · Family

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Synopsis

Widower Cedric Brown hires Nanny McPhee to care for his seven rambunctious children, who have chased away all previous nannies. Taunted by Simon and his siblings, Nanny McPhee uses mystical powers to instill discipline. And when the children's great-aunt and benefactor, Lady Adelaide Stitch, threatens to separate the kids, the family pulls together under the guidance of Nanny McPhee.

Our family guide

Best from age 6
67
Movie Knight Score
3260 reviews
  • 67 Audience · 3260 · 100%

Widower Cedric Brown struggles to manage his seven unruly children, who have scared off every nanny. Mysterious Nanny McPhee arrives, using her unique powers to teach them essential life lessons. As the family faces the threat of separation, they must learn to work together and find their own path to happiness.

Violence & peril
1/10
Language
1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
1/10
Romance & sensuality
0/10
Scary moments
3/10

Heads up

  • Children are very disobedient early on
  • Some slapstick falls and mild pratfalls
  • Brief mention of losing a parent

What it models well

  • Family unity
  • Good behavior and manners
  • Self-reliance and resourcefulness
  • Love and acceptance

Talk about it after

  • How Nanny McPhee’s lessons changed the children
  • The importance of cooperation in a family
  • Why it’s important to tell the truth

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Top billed cast

Director: Kirk Jones • Crew: Emma Thompson

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Details

TMDB audience
6.7/10 (3,260)
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Budget
$25,000,000
Box office
$123,276,807
Franchise
Nanny McPhee Collection
IMDb
tt0396752

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