Mrs. Doubtfire

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Mrs. Doubtfire

PG-13

1993

2h 5m

Kids & Family

Comedy

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An unemployed actor disguises himself as an elderly nanny in order to spend more time with his estranged family.

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Critics Consensus

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

09/22/2022

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.

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Duane Byrge

The Hollywood Reporter

12/06/2019

This comedy's warm and soothing nature will give mainstream audiences in these dysfunctional-family times a perfect holiday uplift.

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Brian Lowry

Variety

07/22/2008

Although overly sappy in places and probably 20 minutes too long, this Robin Williams-in-drag vehicle provides the comic a slick surface for doing his shtick, within a story possessing broad family appeal.

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

09/14/2024

Wins you over with its message and big heart

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Bill Cosford

Miami Herald

08/18/2021

2.5/4

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,

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

09/16/2020

10/10

A somewhat grotesque take on Mary Poppins, this picture has an attitude and style all its own.

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Tom F

@RT55173143 Mar 29

A showcase for Robin Williams’ skill set, but there is no effort to make sense of the story and every scene runs way too long.

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Ed R

@JustcallmeER Feb 21

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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Steven F.

@SteveGotScored Feb 19

One of the most heartwarming movies of all time!

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Trevor S

@PopcornPopper Feb 5

A film worth watching once and then forgetting it exists, like everyone else.

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Giovana E.

@giovana Jan 18

One of my favorite movies ever!

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Harold S

@Harvey77 Jan 17

Over the last 30 years my wife and sons have often delivered lines from this classic comedy. Not to be too squishy, but it's a film you can hug and laugh with. We love Robin Williams.

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Synopsis

An unemployed actor disguises himself as an elderly nanny in order to spend more time with his estranged family.

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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