Anne Haney, Harvey Fierstein, Lisa Jakub

An out of work voice-over actor and his wife get divorced, with the wife gaining custody of the three children. Unhappy with the alotted time given him to spend with the kids, the father dresses up as...( read more  read more... ) an old lady and gets a job as the kids' nanny.

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PG-13, 2 hrs.

Directed by: Chris Columbus

Release Date: November 24, 1993

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DVD Release Date: October 5, 1999

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  • September 23, 2009
    Not my cup of tea at all. I respect the not-quite-Hollywood ending though.
  • September 3, 2009
    Can't believe I haven't reviewed this. Great comedy, Robin Williams showing his arsenal of vocal abilities. Classic and touching.
  • January 16, 2009
    I thought this was a very cute movie.Very funny and kept the morals. No swearing in a robin williams movie was shockingly refreshing.
  • December 15, 2008
    This movie is so funny I love it! Robin Williams is awesome along with Pierce Brosnan :)
  • October 25, 2008
    Robin Williams acted as the likable, eccentric, and unorthodox parent, who dreses in drag to be near his children after his wife divorces him. He was wonderful in this movie, and though he has acted in some amazing roles since, this could very well be my favorite Williams perfoma...( read more)nce.
  • November 7, 2009
    "Mrs. Doubtfire" is one of the most invigorating, vivid character studies to be produced on the big screen. Most of the characters are strongly executed with decisive dialogue. They are also beautifully written with tainted personalities and uncompromising wit.
  • November 5, 2009
    i cant believe he actually an olod woman..hahaha,..
  • November 2, 2009
    a great movie and very funny
  • November 1, 2009
    I saw this movie along time ago, and yet I remember most of the parts. R. Williams is such a great actor.
  • October 28, 2009
    omg i love this one!!!!! robin willialms is the best in this....a drive by fruiting roflmao there arent enough stars for this one

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