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Mrs. Doubtfire

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An unemployed actor disguises himself as an elderly nanny in order to spend more time with his estranged family.
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Critics Consensus

On paper, Mrs. Doubtfire might seem excessively broad or sentimental, but Robin Williams shines so brightly in the title role that the end result is difficult to resist.

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David Denby New York Magazine/Vulture 09/22/2022
Much of it feels synthetic and crude, more the result of engineering than inspiration. The [filmmakers] put a commercial glaze on everything, as if a future TV series were taking over the movie even as it was unreeling in the projector. Go to Full Review
Duane Byrge The Hollywood Reporter 12/06/2019
This comedy's warm and soothing nature will give mainstream audiences in these dysfunctional-family times a perfect holiday uplift. Go to Full Review
Brian Lowry Variety 07/22/2008
Although overly sappy in places and probably 20 minutes too long, this Robin Williams-in-drag vehicle provides the comic a slick surface for doing his shtick, within a story possessing broad family appeal. Go to Full Review
Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) 09/14/2024
Wins you over with its message and big heart Go to Full Review
Bill Cosford Miami Herald 08/18/2021
2.5/4
You can't take Mrs. Doubtfire seriously for a moment, its daddy-track sympathies notwithstanding, and you'll know exactly where it's going at every turn. You'll laugh, though Robin Williams will not be denied, Go to Full Review
Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 09/16/2020
10/10
A somewhat grotesque take on Mary Poppins, this picture has an attitude and style all its own. Go to Full Review
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Declan A @unknowncallerx 3d Genuinely one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. No film with divorced parents hits as hard as this one (as someone with divorced parents). I found myself relating to the children, and some moments were all too familiar. I absolutely love that Daniel doesn’t get back with Miranda in the end- it’s so realistic. And it’s true- families can exist in any form, and not everything can turn out perfect. Also, phenomenal acting from Robin Williams- his ability to turn from hilarious to completely serious and filled with emotion is unmatched. This movie managed to be both funny as hell and emotional where it needed to be, and I loved every second of it. See more Mariana T @M.Tezeta 4d This film undoubtedly showcases Robin Williams' talent, the very heart and soul of the movie, but the saccharine narrative style eventually becomes tiresome. Mrs. Doubtfire is undeniably a charismatic character. Yes, there are many iconic scenes, but the constant reliance on exaggerated situations is what forces you to remember them, and that becomes exhausting. Simply put, the saccharine storytelling and Mrs. Doubtfire's scandals never quite gel. But I repeat: you are captivated by the premise, the dilemmas, Robin's performance, the sentimental script... See more Joy b @9mr_0 Dec 29 فلم جميل جدا و القصة رائعة اداء ممتاز من روبن تصوير و اخراج جميل جدا See more Charlie @KIDCRITIC Dec 26 Watched Mrs Doubtfire this year. I love this movie. It is about a man named Daniel who is becoming divorced but wont see his kids alot and his wife needs a nanny so he dresses and acts like one so he is hired and he spends time with the kids this way and eventually they come to let him visit them. The quality is good. The storytelling is wonderful and the acting by robin williams is top tier acting for his role. He fit his part perfectly. Overall I would rate this movie 5.0 stars out of 5 stars. My favorite scene is when Robin Williams at the beginning is doing the voices for his job. I would recommend this movie. See more Real O Dec 23 This movie means a lot to me. I've seen it 100 times (give or take) and I decided to add it to my holiday list. It was hard to believe that I was 11 years old when it came out. One of the goats!!! Hard to watch with Robin Williams and keep your eyes dry. See more Ash T Nov 26 A highly underrated Robin Williams movie in my opinion. I found it to be a very wholesome movie... not sappy at all. It was realistic and genuine and I loved how the ended it. It was a good alternative to the regular, cliché end... Highly enjoyable!! See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis An unemployed actor disguises himself as an elderly nanny in order to spend more time with his estranged family.
Director
Chris Columbus
Producer
Robin Williams
Screenwriter
Randi Mayem Singer, Leslie Dixon, Anne Fine, Anne Fine
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
20th Century Fox, Blue Wolf
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 24, 1993, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 2, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$219.2M
Runtime
2h 5m
Sound Mix
Stereo, Dolby SR, Surround
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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