Mrs. Doubtfire

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Mrs. Doubtfire

PG-13

1993

2h 5m

Kids & Family

Comedy

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

09/14/2024

Wins you over with its message and big heart

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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,

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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.

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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!!

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Layne A

@poisontree Nov 25

Very boring and why is he making his children do labor as he lounges around it’s not wholesome or funny.

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Cork B

Nov 17

Solid Robin Williams comedy... it has all his hallmarks - manic over the top energy and a soft and tender theme. It is certainly a fun flick if you have never seen it before. That said, some of the gags are over the top stupid a la Home Alone or its ilk. I found myself wanting to fast forward some of the dumber stuff. And - is the family drain bramaged? Oh, this is a total SHOCK who could have known it was dad?

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Dylan C.

@Dylanthebiguy Nov 3

I honestly don't like the relationship story 😒

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Spencer P

@s_plewe Sep 23

A Robin Williams comedy that is carried by his impressive and heartfelt dual role, as well as at odds with frequently awkward moments.

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Jorge R

@jlrtechno Sep 22

This movie has a good balance of both comedy and drama!

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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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