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1993 American comedy film directed by Chris Columbus

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"Mrs. Doubtfire" is a 1993 American comedy film directed by Chris Columbus about a divorced father who disguises himself as a nanny to spend time with his children. The film became a major box office success and is remembered as a beloved family comedy that blended humor with themes about parenting and family relationships.

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Loving but irresponsible dad Daniel Hillard, estranged from his exasperated spouse, is crushed by a court order allowing only weekly visits with his kids. When Daniel learns his ex needs a housekeeper, he gets the job -- disguised as a British nanny. Soon he becomes not only his children's best pal but the kind of parent he should have been from the start.

Released: 1993-11-24125 minDir: Chris ColumbusComedy, Drama, FamilyBudget: $25.0MBox office: $441M

Cast

  • Robin Williams as Daniel Hillard / Mrs. Doubtfire
  • Sally Field as Miranda Hillard
  • Lisa Jakub as Lydia Hillard
  • Matthew Lawrence as Chris Hillard
  • Mara Wilson as Natalie Hillard
  • Pierce Brosnan as Stu

Themes

  • mask
  • parent child relationship
  • san francisco, california
  • social worker
  • transvestite
  • nanny
  • restaurant
  • fake identity
  • custody battle
  • responsibility

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Ratings

IMDb

7.1/10

312,013 votes

Rotten Tomatoes

71%

Metacritic

54/100

Year
1993
Runtime
125 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family
Rated
PG-13
Awards
Won 1 Oscar. 11 wins & 10 nominations total

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FilmAffinity ID
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publication date
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title
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box office
441300000
review score
54/100
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Mrs. Doubtfire is a 1993 American comedy-drama film directed by Chris Columbus, written by Randi Mayem Singer and Leslie Dixon, based on the 1987 novel Madame Doubtfire, by Anne Fine. The film was produced by Mark Radcliffe, Marsha Garces Williams and her then-husband Robin Williams, who also starred in the lead role. The film co-stars Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan, Harvey Fierstein, and Robert Prosky. It follows a recently divorced voice actor who disguises himself as an elderly female housekeeper in order to spend time with his children.

Mrs. Doubtfire was released in the United States by 20th Century Fox on November 24, 1993. It grossed $441.3 million on a $25 million budget, making it the second-highest-grossing film of 1993. While critical reception was mixed, the film won the Academy Award for Best Makeup, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Williams was awarded the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

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