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Overview

User Rating:
6.6/10   52,215 votes
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Director:
Chris Columbus
Writers (WGA):
Anne Fine (novel)
Randi Mayem Singer (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
24 November 1993 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama | Family 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
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Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 8 wins & 6 nominations more
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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
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some sexual references.
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View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
125 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
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 more
Company:
Blue Wolf more

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Trivia:
Daniel Hillard's career as a voice actor is unusual, being that he is based in San Fransisco (not known as a key hub of voice-over work) and we see him providing full voices for finished animation (extremely rare in American VO traditions). This could be considered a mistake, but it could also be assumed that Daniel is replacing a voice track that is for some reason faulty, and must do the entire track over in an automated dialogue replacement session. This could be why the voice director points out how much money the session is costing the studio. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: Miranda, a professional decorator, recommends a "17th century grand piano" for Stuart's B&B. The piano is an 18th century invention. more
Quotes:
Mrs. Doubtfire: Sink the sub. Hide the weasel. Park the porpoise. A bit of the old Humpty Dumpty, Little Jack Horny, the Horizontal Mambo, hmm? The Bone Dancer, Rumpleforeskin, Baloney Bop, a bit of the old Cunning Linguistics?
Stu: Mrs. Doubtfire, please.
Mrs. Doubtfire: Oh I'm sorry, am I being a little graphic? I'm sorry. Well, I hope you're up for a little competition. She's got a power tool in the bedroom, dear. It's her own personal jackhammer. She could break sidewalk with that thing. She uses it and the lights dim, it's like a prison movie. Amazed she hasn't chipped her teeth.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Will & Grace: Terms of Employment (#2.8)" (1999) more
Soundtrack:
Largo al factotum more

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30 out of 38 people found the following comment useful.
Emotional and funny, one of the most vivid character studies ever. ***1/2 out of ****., 7 February 2000
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Author: Blake French (dlfspartan@aol.com) from Michigan, USA

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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