Mr. Nanny (1993)

7% of critics liked it
(14 reviews)
37% of users liked it
(40,339 ratings)

A has-been wrestler (Hulk Hogan) spends most of his time fishing, but decides to become a bodyguard to make some money. He is hired by a rich professor (Austin Pendleton) to supervise his children, but the wrestler finds that the kids are more than he bargained for. An evil scientist (David… More A has-been wrestler (Hulk Hogan) spends most of his time fishing, but decides to become a bodyguard to make some money. He is hired by a rich professor (Austin Pendleton) to supervise his children, but the wrestler finds that the kids are more than he bargained for. An evil scientist (David Johansen, aka Buster Poindexter) decides to kidnap the professor's children as a blackmail scheme to gain control of a microchip capable of taking over the world. ~ John Bush, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 25 min.
Directed By: Michael Gottlieb
Genres: Action & Adventure, Kids & Family, Comedy

In Theaters: Oct 8, 1993 Wide
On DVD: Sep 3, 2002
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Daniel M. Kimmel, Variety
No one goes to see a Hulk Hogan movie for cutting-edge moviemaking, and Mr. Nanny will be no exception.
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
One of the most monstrously agonizing motion pictures to come along this year. By comparison, Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot is actually watchable.
Jane Horwitz, Washington Post
In its cynical blending of children, superstar, guns and comedy, Kindergarten Cop was execrable, but it was slick. Mr. Nanny isn't slick, it's sticky.
, TV Guide's Movie Guide
Mr. Nanny is of little interest to any audience other than pre-teens.
Derek Adams, Time Out
[Hogan] doesn't take himself too seriously either, which could prove his downfall - that and excruciating movies like this.
Frank Ochieng, Movie Eye
It's too back that wrestling icon Hulk Hogan didn't know how to apply a choke hold to this lethargic and lightweight romp. An unintentional and embarrassing misstep
Ryan Cracknell, Apollo Guide
When the lasting image of Mr. Nanny is Hulk Hogan in a tutu, it's not a pleasant thought.
Clint Morris, Moviehole
Hogan gave better performances in the ring
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
The cinematic equivalent of garden shears in the eyeballs.
Marjorie Baumgarten, Austin Chronicle
The plot in Mr. Nanny is flimsy, mostly tenuous excuses for making Hogan kiss a doll or sing a lullaby or dress in purple leotards and pink tutu while whomping on the bad guys.
Chris Hicks, Deseret News, Salt Lake City
A silly kiddie flick that retreads territory better covered by Mr. Mom, Home Alone and any number of clones.

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Featured Audience Ratings

Martin S

It's fun because it's Hogan...And that's it. Otherwise...Not so good movie. But hey....Hollywood's in the house
Luke B

Hulk Hogan shows his softer side with less than hilarious consequences. Should be buried in a hole and forgotten about. See this if you liked The Pacifier or Kindergarden Cop... then go and hang yourself.
Leigh R

If you haven't seen this movie, you ought to. It is laugh-out-loud hilarious...
Dean M

Hulk Hogan is no Anthony Hopkins, but he is likable on screen. He made this comedy babysitting film unfunny gags.
danny d

goofy but entertaining kids movie
Sarah B

Hulk Hogan in a pink tutu. Just plain wrong.
Jim W

Mr. Nanny is as unwatchable as a Hogan movies get. Hulk showed with the case of his son though that he just cares about money. I mean Nick's friend is crippled and he's just talking about making his son money with a reality show. Hopefully that show makes Nick about as much… More
Mr. Nanny is as unwatchable as a Hogan movies get. Hulk showed with the case of his son though that he just cares about money. I mean Nick's friend is crippled and he's just talking about making his son money with a reality show. Hopefully that show makes Nick about as much money as this movie got his father lol.