Mrs. Doubtfire

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Mrs. Doubtfire

PG-13

Released Nov 24, 1993

2h 5m

Kids & Family

Comedy

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Troubled that he has little access to his children, divorced Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams) hatches an elaborate plan. With help from his creative brother Frank (Harvey Fierstein), he dresses as an older British woman and convinces his ex-wife, Miranda (Sally Field), to hire him as a nanny. "Mrs. Doubtfire" wins over the children and helps Daniel become a better parent -- but when both Daniel and his nanny persona must meet different parties at the same restaurant, his secrets may be exposed.

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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

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.

Sep 22, 2022

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Duane Byrge

The Hollywood Reporter

This comedy's warm and soothing nature will give mainstream audiences in these dysfunctional-family times a perfect holiday uplift.

Dec 6, 2019

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: B

Sep 7, 2011

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

Wins you over with its message and big heart

Sep 14, 2024

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Bill Cosford

Miami Herald

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,

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 18, 2021

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

A somewhat grotesque take on Mary Poppins, this picture has an attitude and style all its own.

Rated: 10/10

Sep 16, 2020

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judy b

One of Robin Williams best! No one else could have done it. You just have suspend belief that anyone could actually do such an insane idea. Has a wonderful happy ending.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/25

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Jake S

This flick only gets better with age.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/15/25

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Janine P

Loved the movie and just seen the Theatre production in London and my stomach hurts from laughing!! 10 out of 10 must see

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/03/25

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Patrick R

Robin Williams and all of his comedic talent can't take away from a strange plot where an obsessive and deranged ex-husband is trying to torpedo his former wife's life so he can have more time with his children Sally Fields is just too nice to play the evil ex-wife. Just doesn't work.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

12/26/24

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Audience Member

Mrs. Doubtfire is not only a movie with hilarious sequences but also has a heartfelt message for the society. To top it up you've Robin Williams delivering an absolute best performance. Honestly, there isn't anything to criticize.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/21/24

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Nick R

Filled with humor and heart, and a great performance from Robin Williams.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/19/24

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Synopsis

Troubled that he has little access to his children, divorced Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams) hatches an elaborate plan. With help from his creative brother Frank (Harvey Fierstein), he dresses as an older British woman and convinces his ex-wife, Miranda (Sally Field), to hire him as a nanny. "Mrs. Doubtfire" wins over the children and helps Daniel become a better parent -- but when both Daniel and his nanny persona must meet different parties at the same restaurant, his secrets may be exposed.

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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