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Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)

Mrs. Doubtfire
Mrs. Doubtfire
PG-13
Comedy
Documentary
Drama
Family

Release Date
November 24, 1993
Director
Chris Columbus
Cast
Robin Williams , Sally Field , Pierce Brosnan , Harvey Fierstein , Polly Holliday , Lisa Jakub
Runtime
125
Main Genre
Comedy
Writers
Anne Fine , Randi Mayem Singer , Leslie Dixon
Tagline
She makes dinner. She does windows. She reads bedtime stories. She's a blessing... in disguise.

Summary

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.

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