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, 120

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 19, 2009
    VERY FUNNY, ROBIN WILLIAMS IN ONE OF HIS BEST
  • November 19, 2009
    "Ever since my children were born, the moment I looked at them, I was crazy about them. Once I held them, I was hooked. I'm addicted to my children, sir. I love them with all my heart. And the idea of someone telling me I can't be with them, I can't see them every day... It's ...( read more)like someone saying I can't have air. I can't live without air, and I can't live without them"

    I love this movie. Robin Williams is amazing. He can do absolutely anything. He can fit into any role perfectly. Even a woman's role.
    I love this movie because you can really relate to it if you're a parent. I mean, you won't exactly disguise yourself as a 60-year old woman, but, you'll learn that there are many hardships in life that you must face through one of several ways. Being a parent and a partner, you'll experience fights and difficulties. Even divorces.
    Mrs. Doubtfire tells the story of a loving father who just wants to be wit his children and people stop him from doing so. So he devices a master plan to be with his children without everyone knowing. Except for his kids of course.
    This is one of the best movies I've seen. I know I say that everytime I love movie but this time, it's true. This is one of the classics. This is one of the most heartwarming movies and one of the funniest I've ever seen!!!!
  • November 18, 2009
    I wish I can see this movie more often
  • November 18, 2009
    Hi gorgeous, how u doing
  • November 17, 2009
    i saw this film a million time when i was a teenager in eritrea

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