Mrs. Doubtfire
– Loving but irresponsible dad Daniel Hillard, estranged from his exasperated spouse, is crushed by a ..
Loving but irresponsible dad Daniel Hillard, estranged from his exasperated spouse, is crushed by a court order allowing only weekly visits with his kids. When Daniel learns his ex needs a housekeeper, he gets the job -- disguised as an English nanny. Soon he becomes not only his children's best pal but the kind of parent he should have been from the start.
24 Nov 1993
English
Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.
Chris Columbus
Anne Fine (novel), Randi Mayem Singer (screenplay), Leslie Dixon (screenplay)
Robin Williams, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan, Harvey Fierstein
Eccentric actor Daniel Hillard is an amusing and caring father. But after a disastrous birthday party for his son, Daniel's wife Miranda draws the line and files a divorce. He can see his three children only once a week which doesn't sit well with him. Daniel also holds a job at a TV studio as a shipping clerk under the recommendation of his liason. But when Miranda puts out an ad for a housekeeper, Daniel takes it upon himself to make a disguise as a Scottish lady named Mrs Doubtfire. And Daniel must also deal with Miranda's new boyfriend Stu Dunemyer.
Won 1 Oscar. Another 10 wins & 9 nominations.
20th Century Fox