Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- whimsical
- nostalgic
- warm
- family movie night
- rainy day
What critics said
Critics broadly found the sequel charming and well acted, though aggregate scores reflected some reservations about its overall execution.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Nanny McPhee appears at Isabel Green's farm and uses magic to discipline and guide the children.
Isabel manages the farm and three children while her husband is away fighting in World War II.
The 1940s farm, village life, and magical events create a deliberately nostalgic visual world.
Phil pressures Isabel to sell her half of the farm while she is overwhelmed by wartime responsibilities.
Films like Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang, and why
Mary Poppins
shared family fantasy, eccentric magical caregiver, child-centered mischief, and warm comic tone
Bedtime Stories
shared whimsical family comedy, period setting, magical intervention, and emotional lessons for unruly children
Paddington
shared British family fantasy, playful magic, sibling conflict, and comforting humor
Movie Details
- Director
- Susanna White
- Release Date
- 2010-03-26
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (1998)
Cast
- Emma Thompson
- Maggie Gyllenhaal
- Asa Butterfield
- Oscar Steer
- Rosie Taylor-Ritson
- Eros Vlahos
- Lil Woods
- Rhys Ifans
- Maggie Smith
- Bill Bailey
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang about?
- A magical nanny brings discipline, wonder, and family resilience to a beleaguered 1940s farm threatened by unruly children and a grasping relative.
- What is Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang.
- What did critics think of Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang?
- Critics broadly found the sequel charming and well acted, though aggregate scores reflected some reservations about its overall execution.
- Which films are like Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang?
- Films with a similar feel include Mary Poppins, Bedtime Stories, and Paddington.
- How long is Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang?
- Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang runs 109 minutes.
- Where can I watch Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang?
- In United States, Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel.
