Nanny McPhee

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Nanny McPhee

PG

Released Jan 27, 2006

1h 39m

Kids & Family

Comedy

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Widower Cedric Brown hires Nanny McPhee to care for his seven rambunctious children, who have chased away all previous nannies. Taunted by Simon and his siblings, Nanny McPhee uses mystical powers to instill discipline. And when the children's great-aunt and benefactor, Lady Adelaide Stitch, threatens to separate the kids, the family pulls together under the guidance of Nanny McPhee.

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Critics Consensus

A bit alarming at first, Nanny McPhee has a hard edge to counter Mary Poppins-style sweetness, but it still charms us and teaches some valuable lessons.

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Scott Tobias

AV Club

Nanny McPhee falls back on the Nickelodeon principle "If all else fails, hit 'em with a retina-searing overload of visual and aural information."

Rated: C+

Nov 27, 2006

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Anna Smith

Time Out

...Pleasing but ultimately unsatisfying.

Jun 24, 2006

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Steven D. Greydanus

Decent Films

Frays in the second half… Fancy Darcy as a limp romantic lead!

Rated: C+

Jun 7, 2006

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James Croot

The Post NZ

Providing some of the most entertaining 90 minutes you'll spend this spring, Nanny McPhee, even 16 years on, is proof that children's entertainment need not be an oxymoron, or something parents should avoid like the plague.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 22, 2021

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

A recipient of the Truly Moving Picture Award from the Heartland Film Festival.

Rated: 3.5/4.0

Sep 17, 2020

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Kathi Maio

The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction

Nanny McPhee is neither pretty nor perky. She doesn't sing, dance, or sweep the children off to fantasyland. Thompson has said that there is a kind of zen quality to her, and that seems about right.

Feb 28, 2020

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Jacopo D

Non è ciò che ci si aspetta, non è un film sdolcinato e stile Mary Poppins in cui tutto è rose e fiori. Il mondo di Cedric e i suoi figli è una realtà terrificante e inaspettata, Perché è un film destinato ai più grandi. Colorato e pieno di morali, è un bel film forse non perfetto.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/27/25

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xpig332 B

It kept my interest and I enjoyed the hell out of it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/12/25

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Audience Member

We need more family movies like this! With relatable humours quirky characters (Aunt Adelaide being my favourite)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/25

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Cudalbu R

A brilliant tale about grief and moving forward!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/02/25

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Megan W

I enjoyed rewatching this movie after many years. I love the cast and the storyline! A very sweet movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/30/24

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Riley L

Elite movie. One of the defining films of a generation in my opinion!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/28/24

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Synopsis

Widower Cedric Brown hires Nanny McPhee to care for his seven rambunctious children, who have chased away all previous nannies. Taunted by Simon and his siblings, Nanny McPhee uses mystical powers to instill discipline. And when the children's great-aunt and benefactor, Lady Adelaide Stitch, threatens to separate the kids, the family pulls together under the guidance of Nanny McPhee.

Director: Kirk Jones
Producer: Lindsay Doran, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
Screenwriter: Emma Thompson
Distributor: Universal
Production Co: Studio Canal, Working Title Films, Universal Pictures
Rating: PG (Mild Thematic Elements|Brief Language|Some Rude Humor)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 27, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 31, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $47.1M
Runtime: 1h 39m
Sound Mix: SDDS, DTS, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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