# Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)

> A desperate father transforms himself into an outrageous British nanny to stay close to his children after divorce.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/633

## Facts

- Runtime: 125 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family
- Director: Chris Columbus
- Cast: Robin Williams, Sally Field, Lisa Jakub, Matthew Lawrence, Mara Wilson, Pierce Brosnan, Robert Prosky, Anne Haney
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107614/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, irreverent, warm, family movie night, nostalgic comedy night

## Synopsis

A father's love knows no bounds, even if it means dressing up as a woman to stay close to his children.

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- [The Santa Clause (1994)](https://ember.film/movie/6378)
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- [Dennis the Menace (1993)](https://ember.film/movie/6937)
- [Hook (1991)](https://ember.film/movie/723)
- [Mary Poppins Returns (2018)](https://ember.film/movie/266730)
- [Fathers' Day (1997)](https://ember.film/movie/7144)
- [Chachi 420 (1997)](https://ember.film/movie/85894)
- [The Parent Trap (1998)](https://ember.film/movie/4973)
- [Big Momma's House 2 (2006)](https://ember.film/movie/6532)
- [Flubber (1997)](https://ember.film/movie/4752)

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