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Mrs. Doubtfire

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Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)

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Reviews Counted:42

Fresh:27

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)
 
 
 
 

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Rousing comic portrait of a dad who loves his kinds more than anything else in the world.

Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | comment Comment
07/12/03
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice

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

Full Review Source: 7M Pictures | comment 1 Comment
08/17/08
Kevin Carr
Kevin Carr
7M Pictures

spectacular

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
12/29/07
Pete Croatto
Pete Croatto
Filmcritic.com

The audience will likely enjoy the good stuff so much that they will easily overlook the film's weaknesses.

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01/01/00
Chris Hicks
Chris Hicks
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James Berardinelli
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11/15/03
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Brian A. Gross
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MaryAnn Johanson
MaryAnn Johanson
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05/20/03
Neil Martin
Neil Martin
Palo Alto Weekly

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01/01/00
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12/06/05
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02/09/06
Derek Adams
Derek Adams
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04/07/08
David Ansen
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07/22/08
Brian Lowry
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