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Mrs. Doubtfire

Seen it?

1993 | 125 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It made about 18 times its budget, audiences rate it highly (7.2 out of 10) and it won an Oscar, despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Kung Fu Panda, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, feel-good.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 5 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

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 it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    70% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Makeup. Won 2 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Also nominated for 1 BAFTA. Plus 9 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerVery strong

    $441 million worldwide on a $25 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Chris Columbus

  • Robin WilliamsDaniel Hillard / Mrs. Doubtfire
  • Sally FieldMiranda Hillard
  • Lisa JakubLydia Hillard
  • Matthew LawrenceChris Hillard
  • Mara WilsonNatalie Hillard
  • Pierce BrosnanStu
  • Robert ProskyMr. Lundy
  • Anne HaneyMrs. Sellner
  • Harvey FiersteinFrank
  • Scott CapurroJack