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Overview
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Anne Fine (novel)
Randi Mayem Singer (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
24 November 1993 (USA) more
Tagline:
She will rock your world. more
Plot:
After a bitter divorce, an actor disguises himself as a female housekeeper to spend secret time with his children held in custody by his Ex. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 8 wins & 6 nominations more
NewsDesk:
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User Comments:
Emotional and funny, one of the most vivid character studies ever. ***1/2 out of ****. more (165 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Robin Williams | ... | Daniel Hillard / Mrs. Euphegenia Doubtfire |
 | Sally Field | ... | Miranda Hillard |
 | Pierce Brosnan | ... | Stuart 'Stu' Dunmeyer |
 | Harvey Fierstein | ... | Uncle Frank Hillard |
 | Polly Holliday | ... | Gloria Chaney |
| Lisa Jakub | ... | Lydia 'Lydie' Hillard |
 | Matthew Lawrence | ... | Christopher 'Chris' Hillard |
 | Mara Wilson | ... | Natalie 'Nattie' Hillard |
| Robert Prosky | ... | Jonathan Lundy |
| Anne Haney | ... | Mrs. Sellner - the Social Worker |
| Scott Capurro | ... | Aunt Jack Hillard |
| Sydney Walker | ... | Bus Driver |
| Martin Mull | ... | Justin Gregory |
 | Terence McGovern | ... | A.D.R. Director Lou |
 | Karen Kahn | ... | Employee |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Papá por siempre (Argentina) (Peru) (Venezuela) [es]
лХЯЯХЯ дЮСРТЮИЩП (Russia) [ru]
Gospa Doubtfire - ocka v krilu (Slovenia) [sl]
Gospodja Daubtfajer (Serbia) [sr]
Gveret Doubtfire (Israel: Hebrew title) [iw]
Ka Doubtfire (Greece) [el]
Madame Doubtfire (Canada: French title) [fr]
Meie issi, proua Doubtfire (Estonia) [et]
Mme Doubtfire (France) [fr]
Mrs. Doubtfire (Austria) [de]
Mrs. Doubtfire (Finland) [fi]
Mrs. Doubtfire (Norway) [no]
Mrs. Doubtfire - Das stachelige Hausmädchen (Germany) (DVD title) [de]
Mrs. Doubtfire - Das stachelige Kindermädchen (Germany) [de]
Mrs. Doubtfire - Mammo per sempre (Italy) [it]
Mrs. Doubtfire - isä sisäkkönä (Finland) [fi]
Pani Doubtfire (Poland) [pl]
Papá para Sempre (Portugal) [pt]
Señora Doubtfire, papá de por vida (Spain) [es]
Sra. Doubtfire, papá de por vida (Spain) [es]
Uma Babá Quase Perfeita (Brazil) [pt]
Välkommen mrs. Doubtfire (Sweden) [sv]
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some sexual references.
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Runtime:
125 min
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1.33 : 1 more
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Certification:
Canada:G (Nova Scotia) (original rating) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) | Canada:PG (Nova Scotia) (re-rating) (1994) | Iceland:L | Ireland:PG | South Korea:12 | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Brazil:Livre | Chile:TE | Finland:S | France:U | Germany:6 | Norway:10 | Peru:PT | Spain:T | Sweden:Btl | UK:PG (cut) | USA:PG-13 | Singapore:PG | UK:12 (original rating) | UK:PG (re-rating) (2003) (uncut)
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Fun Stuff
Trivia:
Mara Wilson's film debut. more
Goofs:
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): After Mrs. Doubtfire lights her blouse on fire over the stove, she says "first day as a woman and I'm getting hot flashes" - although it is not his first day. more
Quotes:
Lou:
Daniel, that line was not in the script. Why did you add it?
Daniel:
I thought I should comment on the situation.
Lou:
What situation?
Daniel:
The fact that Pudgy the Parrot has a cigarette shoved into his mouth is morally irresponsible.
Lou:
This is a cartoon. Not a freakin' Oprah Winfrey special.
Daniel:
Lou, millions of children see this cartoon, it's like sending each of them a pack of cigarettes and saying "light up."
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Movie Connections:
References Fiddler on the Roof (1971) more
Soundtrack:
Luck Be A Lady more
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Chapter Headings, a semi official version:more
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MRS. DOUBTFIRE (1993) ***1/2
Starring: Robin Williams, Sally Field, Mara Wilson, and Pierce Brosnan
Directed by Chris Columbus. Written by Leslie Dixon and Randi Mayem Singer. Running time: 125 minutes. Rated PG-13 (for sexual references and some language)
By Blake French:
"Mrs. Doubtfire" is one of the most invigorating, vivid character studies to be produced on the big screen this decade. Most of the characters are strongly executed with decisive dialogue. They are also beautifully written with tainted personalities and uncompromising wit. Chris Columbus has assembled a stellar dramatic comedy with excellent screen writing, giving audiences one of the most punctually artful films I have ever witnessed.
The opening scene is as brilliantly structured as screen writing otherwise comes. It has a middle-aged man named Daniel, whom we learn about as he quits his job as a vocal performer for a children's cartoon after he realizes his employers are immoral. This sequence provides us with a development of the character's inner personality, strong morals and consciences. The audience also leans that he is a silly, easy going person. We soon find out it is these characteristics that propel the movie into the first plot point.
Daniel's wife, Miranda, wishes to divorce him because he is too goofy and immature. We are propelled quickly into the firm second act after the divorce. Before this point, we have witnessed both actions and dialogue reallocating Daniel's love and compassion for his family, especially his children. The film sets up the for following events using Robin Williams character as the plot advancer.
Daniel lusts for time with his children so much, he confidentially disguises himself as a sixty year old woman then applies for a day-care job for his ex-wife--this would allow him to be around his children more often. Miranda falls for it, and the master of disguise gets his opportunity. The film then takes us through a hilarious and emotional journey into the lives of a typical American divorced family.
The internal problem becomes more complex when Daniel's ex wife shows romantic interest in a new boyfriend, underplayed by Pierce Brosnan. The filmmakers could have done more with the Brosnan character. Here, he seems developed with repetition and dialogue. Although his purpose is to accommodate romantic competition, we don't know enough about him to care that much.
"Mrs. Doubtfire" contains some material that fairs as overly blunt and outwardly apprehensive. Although the overall presentation is understandable and relative, I still think the picture could have been better with more careful script writing. Even such, we are able to witness a powerful, touching film with a conclusion that is so settling, you will cry with joy.
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