| | | She'll Rock Your World!
Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams) is no ordinary father, so when he learns his ex-wife (Sally Field) needs a housekeeper, he applies for the job. With the perfect wig, a little makeup and a dress for all occasions, he becomes Mrs. Doubtfire, a devoted British nanny who is hired on the spot. Free to be the "woman" he never knew he could be, the disguised Daniel creates a whole new life with his entire family.
"...a laugh riot..." Caroline Westbrook, Empire
"Robin Williams is hysterical. Sheer genius. The film is fall-down funny." Joel Siegel, Good Morning America
"Crowd-pleasing comedy...Williams is in peak form." Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide
Editor's Note
When an irresponsible and child-like dad is barred from seeing his kids he disguises himself as a woman and applies for the job of housekeeper for his ex-wife. The disguise of a sturdy matron works a beneficial change on him as well -- but how long can he keep this up? Academy Awards: Best Makeup.
Plot Summary
An unemployed actor loses custody of his children after his wife leaves him. Desperate to spend more time with the kids, the crafty thespian decides to dress up as a 60-year-old British woman and interview with his ex-wife for a nanny position. He lands the job, but he'll have to give the performance of his life to keep it.
| Features | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, DTS 5.1 Surround Sound | | Audio: French, Spanish Dolby Digital Stereo | | Dubbed: French, Spanish | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection | | Subtitles: English |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Fox Home Entertainment |
| Release Date: 3/4/2008 |
| Running Time: 125 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1993 | | Catalog ID: 2258805 | | UPC: 00024543425465 | | Number of Discs: 2 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English, French Dubbed, Spanish Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Widescreen 2.35:1 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Winner (1994) | | | British Academy Awards, Greg Cannom, et. al., Best Make Up/Hair | | | Golden Globe, Mrs. Doubtfire, Best Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical | | | Golden Globe, Robin Williams, Best Performance By An Actor In A Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical | | | MTV Award, Robin Williams, Best Comedic Performance | | | Oscar, Greg Cannom, et. al., Best Makeup | | | People's Choice, Mrs. Doubtfire, Favorite Comedy Motion Picture |
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| | Professional Reviews | Sight and Sound
"...A potent, pantomimic and hugely hilarious family fantasy..." 02/01/1994 p.58-9New York Times
"...Nothing holds [Williams] back when he's on a roll..." 11/24/1993 p.C11 Entertainment Weekly
"...Williams is hilarious..." -- Rating: B 02/11/1994 p.39 ReelViews 8 of 10
In terms of plot, the film is rather feeble, but sometimes there's more to a movie than story, and this is one of those rare occasions when all the other elements pull together and lift the production. Mrs. Doubtfire is great fun. Strictly speaking, it's not a top example of movie making, but it offers two hours of undeniably solid entertainment, and not too many viewers can argue with that...One thing Mrs. Doubtfire does well is to avoid the often-used plot device of turning Pierce Brosnan's Stu (Miranda's new love interest) into a snake. He never comes across as anything but charming, and Daniel's dislike of him is based on purely selfish reasons. In fact, there really isn't a nasty or mean-spirited character in the movie. Imagine that -- a film without a villain. - James Berardinelli
Chicago Sun-Times 7 of 10
"Mrs. Doubtfire" tells the story of a divorced man who misses his children so desperately that he disguises himself as a middle-aged British nanny in order to be near them...If this plot sounds to you like an elaborate scheme to create a comic role for an actor in drag, you would not be far off; Robin Williams, who is famous for his ability to do voices and impressions, would have had to be carried away kicking and screaming from the project. But the film is not as amusing as the premise, and there were long stretches when I'd had quite enough of "Mrs. Doubtfire"...Any review of "Mrs. Doubtfire" must take into account Dustin Hoffman's transvestite comedy, "Tootsie," which remains by far the better film: more believable, more intelligent and funnier. "Tootsie" grew out of real wit and insight; "Mrs. Doubtfire" has the values and depth of a sitcom. - Roger Ebert
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