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Mrs. Doubtfire

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Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)

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Reviews Counted: 43

Fresh: 28

Rotten:15

Average Rating: 5.7/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 5 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: An unemployed actor loses custody of his children after his wife leaves him. Desperate to spend more time with the kids, the crafty thespian decides to dress up as a 60-year-old British woman and... An unemployed actor loses custody of his children after his wife leaves him. Desperate to spend more time with the kids, the crafty thespian decides to dress up as a 60-year-old British woman and interview with his ex-wife for a nanny position. He lands the job, but he'll have to give the performance of his life to keep it. [More]

Starring: Robin Williams, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan, Harvey Fierstein

Starring: Robin Williams, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan, Harvey Fierstein, Robert Prosky, Mara Wilson, Matthew Lawrence

Director: Chris Columbus

Director: Chris Columbus

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Release:

May 12, 2009

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DVD Features:

  • 2-Disc Set
  • Region 1
  • NTSC
  • Keep Case
  • Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
  • Full Frame - 1.33

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English
  • Dolby Digital Surround - French, Spanish
  • DTS 5.1 Surround - English
  • Subtitles - Spanish - Optional
  • Disc 1: MRS. DOUBTFIRE - Theatrical Presentation

Additional Release Material:

  • Alternate Scenes: Deleted and Extended Scenes (Play All and Select Individually)
  • Trailers: Forced Trailer - THE SANDLOT: HEADING HOME
  • Disc 2: MRS. DOUBTFIRE - Supplemental Material

Additional Release Material:

  • Interviews: "A Conversation With Legendary Animator Chuck Jones" (Animation Studio)
  • Alternate Scenes: "The Improvisation of Mrs. Doubtfire" (7)

Featurette:

  • 1. "From Man to Mrs: The Evolution of Mrs. Doubtfire"
  • 2. "Aging Gracefully: A Look Back at MRS. DOUBTFIRE"
  • 3. Original 1993 Featurette (Publicity Department)
  • 4. "Meet Mrs. Doubtfire" (Publicity Department)

Bonus Footage:

  • 1. Final Animation (Animation Studio)
  • 2. Final Animation With Alternate Backgrounds (Animation Studio)

Behind the Scenes:

  • 1. Original Pencil Test (Animation Studio)
  • 2. "Make-Up Application with Ve Neill" (Make-Up Department)
  • 3. "Make-Up Tests" (Make-Up Department)

Trailers:

  • 1. Theatrical Trailers (3)
  • 2. TV Spots

Interactive Features:

  • Easter Eggs: Arrested Development Clip

Text/Photo Galleries:

Stills/Photos:

  • 1. Behind-the-Scenes
  • 2. Make-Up Photo Gallery (Make-Up Department)
 
 
 
 

Reviews for Mrs. Doubtfire

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The greater story is sacrificed for schticky gags about a guy dressing as an old woman.

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08/17/08
Kevin Carr
7M Pictures
N/R

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07/22/08
Brian Lowry
Variety
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N/R

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04/07/08
David Ansen
Newsweek
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Modern comedy classic w/Robin Williams in and out of drag.

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03/22/08
Steve Crum
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spectacular

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12/29/07
Pete Croatto
Filmcritic.com

Chris Columbus' only good movie.

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10/05/06
Cole Smithey
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N/R

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02/09/06
Derek Adams
Time Out

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12/06/05
Film Threat

No review available.

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10/10/05
Jake Euker
F5 (Wichita, KS)

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10/09/05
Chuck O'Leary
Fantastica Daily

A genuinely funny comedy.

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08/11/05
Alex Sandell
Juicy Cerebellum

An enjoyable, if artificially weepy, comedy.

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07/07/05
Bill Clark
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Emanuel Levy
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06/21/05
Robert Roten
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06/17/05
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

One of Robin William's funniest films to date...an absolute beauty!

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03/31/05
Clint Morris
Moviehole

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01/08/05
Michael Dequina
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10/03/04
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06/10/04
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