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Mrs. Doubtfire
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Mrs. Doubtfire

1993-11-24 · 125 min · ★ 7.2

Comedy · Drama · Family

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 a British 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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Directors
Chris Columbus
Production companies
20th Century Fox, Blue Wolf Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 25,000,000
Revenue
USD 441,286,195

Top Cast

Robin WilliamsRobin WilliamsDaniel Hillard / Mrs. Doubtfire
Sally FieldSally FieldMiranda Hillard
Lisa JakubLisa JakubLydia Hillard
Matthew LawrenceMatthew LawrenceChris Hillard
Mara WilsonMara WilsonNatalie Hillard
Pierce BrosnanPierce BrosnanStu
Robert ProskyRobert ProskyMr. Lundy
Anne HaneyAnne HaneyMrs. Sellner
Harvey FiersteinHarvey FiersteinFrank
Scott CapurroScott CapurroJack
Polly HollidayPolly HollidayGloria
Sydney WalkerSydney WalkerBus Driver
Joe BellanJoe BellanTV Boss
Martin MullMartin MullJustin Gregory
Terence McGovernTerence McGovernADR Director Lou
Karen KahnKaren KahnFemale Employee #1
Eva GholsonFemale Employee #2
James CunninghamMale Employee
Ralph PedutoRalph PedutoCop
Scott BeachScott BeachJudge

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