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Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)

Film · 2h 5m · Rated PG-13

Comedy, Drama, Family

A devoted father transforms into a kindly nanny, bringing heartwarming hijinks and wholesome family bonds.

Feel-good, with big broad humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

Mrs. Doubtfire parents guide

No surprises for a PG-13: some innuendo or implied sex and mild language.

Rated PG-13, but by what is on screen our estimate is fine from about 10.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
No gore
Violence
No real violence
Sex and nudity
Mild
Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
Language
Mild
Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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What is Mrs. Doubtfire about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byChris Columbus
StarringRobin Williams, Sally Field, Lisa Jakub, Matthew Lawrence, Mara Wilson, Pierce Brosnan

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