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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Mitchell S

@Mitchstur 1d

In some parts it's a little hard for me to feel for the main character, as he lies and digs his own grave. But the story is heartfelt and entertaining.

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Tyler S

@tylerking24 4d

Just a really nice story of a broken man who wants to be with his kids, but in a really wacky way. Robin Williams nails it every time he's on screen!

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Cody W.

@Cwalton1994 6d

That was lovely. MRS. DOUBTFIRE is a feel good comedy that delivers on its promise and brings joy and comfort to those that need it the most.

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K G

@KatyG-S Apr 11

A cinematic masterpiece superior movie adaptation. "Mrs Doubtfire" is 2nd to last movie to watch before I die. And I love it due to how it takes on family problems, how it affects one's & bring on a comedic stream on it. Robin Williams was often a wonderful star, portraying the divorced father, who was upset about getting estranged from the family amid a divorce (I have mainly felt bad for those sorts of fathers). He disguises as a nanny for them as not only a way to help them, but to get to see them again. Mrs Doubtfire got into multiple hilarious situations. But my favourite part was the ending where Mrs Doubtfire on her own show read a letter from a child conflicted about her parents separating & Mrs Doubtfire saying no matter what, love will prevail - meanwhile, Daniel Hillard is less restrictedly set to spend time with the children. Now, this is some of what made the movie better than the book: Daniel is less vilified & comes with that ending message!

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Tom F

@RT55173143 Mar 29

A showcase for Robin Williams’ skill set, but there is no effort to make sense of the story and every scene runs way too long.

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Ed R

@JustcallmeER Feb 21

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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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)