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Features: DVD, Widescreen
How far would an ordinary father go to spend more time with his children? 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 housekeeper 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. Outrageous, hilarious and often touching, Williams makes this box-office hit a film to be watched again and again.
"...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 5.0 Surround Sound | | Audio: English, French Dolby Digital Stereo | | Dubbed: French | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Foxvideo |
| Release Date: 11/10/2008 |
| Running Time: 125 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1993 | | Catalog ID: 2240053 | | UPC: 00024543400530 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English, French Dubbed | | Video: Color |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Nominee (1995) | | | British Academy Awards, Greg Cannom, et. al., Best Make Up/Hair | |
Winner (1994) | | | 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
Washington Post 8 of 10
"Mrs. Doubtfire," a kind of "Charley's Aunt" with voguish family values, skirts the issue with hairy-legged hilarity and hug-a-bug-ability. Produced by Robin Williams and the nanny he married, Marsha Garces Williams, the material is chiefly a showcase for the star's comic genius, but it also has a thing or two to say about rearing children -- the adorable sort that do cereal commercials...The most thankless role belongs to Field, who is career mom as scapegoat for the downfall of civilization. But Field perseveres, recalling Cinderella's buddies, the cartoon bluebirds. - Rita Kempley
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