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Mrs. Doubtfire

Play trailer 1:03 Poster for Mrs. Doubtfire PG-13 Released Nov 24, 1993 2h 5m Kids & Family Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: B Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) Wins you over with its message and big heart Sep 14, 2024 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Garrett B Loved Mrs Doubtfire while growing up, and still do. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/26/24 Full Review Byron H 4/4 It's officially a classic. Robin Williams' most memorable role, it's up there with some of the best comedies in history. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/19/24 Full Review Papa F Such a cozy movie... Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/31/24 Full Review Audience Member Mrs. Doubtfire has it all: it’s funny, heartwarming, and emotional. This is my favorite Robin Williams performance because he’s so good at portraying two entirely different roles Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/14/24 Full Review Kaden D Very funny, and very good. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/09/24 Full Review Arid S Just unreal, as I have got older it affects me more emotionally. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/03/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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