Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)

Directed by

Chris Columbus

Genre

drama film, screwball comedy film, comedy drama, LGBTQ-related film

Country

United States

Runtime

2h 05m

Rated

PG-13

Rating

7.2 of 10 from 6,678 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A divorced voice actor disguises himself as a British nanny to get close to his children. He navigates his new role while keeping his real identity a secret from his ex-wife.

warmfunnyheartfeltchaoticbittersweetplayfulsentimental

What happens

Mrs. Doubtfire is a 1993 American comedy-drama film directed by Chris Columbus, written by Randi Mayem Singer and Leslie Dixon, based on the 1987 novel Madame Doubtfire, by Anne Fine. The film was produced by Mark Radcliffe, Marsha Garces Williams and her then-husband Robin Williams, who also starred in the lead role. The film co-stars Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan, Harvey Fierstein, and Robert Prosky. It follows a recently divorced voice actor who disguises himself as an elderly female housekeeper in order to spend time with his children. Mrs. Doubtfire was released in the United States by 20th Century Fox on November 24, 1993. It grossed $441.3 million on a $25 million budget, making it the second-highest-grossing film of 1993. While critical reception was mixed, the film won the Academy Award for Best Makeup, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Williams was awarded the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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