Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
A devoted father transforms into a kindly nanny, bringing heartwarming hijinks and wholesome family bonds.
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.
How intense is Mrs. Doubtfire?
Mrs. Doubtfire has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs broad and wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What Mrs. Doubtfire feels like
- Tone
- heartwarmingfeel goodwhimsical
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- broad and big, wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream Mrs. Doubtfire
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Is Mrs. Doubtfire for you?
Is Mrs. Doubtfire scary?
No. Mrs. Doubtfire is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Mrs. Doubtfire gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Mrs. Doubtfire sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Mrs. Doubtfire OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Mrs. Doubtfire?
Mrs. Doubtfire runs 2h 5m.
Where can I stream Mrs. Doubtfire?
Mrs. Doubtfire is streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.
Does Mrs. Doubtfire have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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