Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)

Director:

Chris Columbus

Writers (WGA):

Anne Fine (novel)
Randi Mayem Singer (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

24 November 1993 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Family

Tagline:

She will rock your world.

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.

Plot Keywords:

Custody | Divorce | Nanny | Disguise | Party

Awards:

Won Oscar. Another 8 wins & 6 nominations

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

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for some sexual references.

Runtime:

125 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Certification:

Canada:G (Nova Scotia) (original rating) | Canada:PG (Nova Scotia) (re-rating) (1994) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) | 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)

Filming Locations:

2640 Steiner Street, San Francisco, California, USA

Company:

Blue Wolf

Trivia:

Mrs. Doubtfire 2 was to be a sequel to the 1993 box office hit. Writing began in 2003 by Bonnie Hunt (Cheaper by the Dozen, Cars, Jumanji). Robin Williams was set to return in disguise as an old nanny like in the first movie. Due to problems with the script, re-writing began in early 2006 as Robin Williams was allegedly unhappy with the plot. The film was expected to be released in late 2007, but following further script problems the sequel was declared "scrapped" in mid-2006. Apparently, the sequel's story involved Williams as Mrs. Doubtfire moving close to his daughter's college so he could keep an eye on her.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Mrs. Doubtfire throws the lime at Stu, it cuts to Stu getting hit in the head. When it cuts back to Mrs. Doubtfire, the same lime is clearly at the top of the dish. It then cuts back to Stu, and when it cuts back to Mrs. Doubtfire sitting down, the lime is now gone again.

Quotes:

Daniel: Oi, it was such a shanda! I should never buy gribenes from a Mohel. It's so chewy
Daniel: No, oh no, I feel like Bubbi. This is not working.
Frank: You know this isn't working, but don't worry it's a work in progress. And you're my brother. I will never let you be embarrassed.
Daniel: God bless you.
Frank: I think we're going to have to do the entire face.
Daniel: But look at this nice thing though we have here.
Daniel, Frank, Jack: Matchmaker, Matchmaker make me a match. Find me a find, catch me a catch.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Jason Bateman/Kelly Clarkson (#30.12)" (2005)

Soundtrack:

Dragon

Funny And Heartfelt

"Mrs. Doubtfire" is an extremely funny and heartfelt film. It has tons of laughs as well as tears, this is definitly Robin Williams' best film. Watching williams do voices as well as play Mrs. Doubtfire is a real treat. Also the supporting cast of actors do an excellent job, I highly reccomend it.