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Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)

Directed by Chris Columbus · 125 min · Comedy, Drama, Family

56.9 TOPICAL score · #1,465 of 6,776 films

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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.

Mrs. Doubtfire (1993, directed by Chris Columbus) has a TOPICAL score of 56.9 - ranked 1,465 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on lasting engagement and historical impact, and lowest on critics. It won 1 award from 1 nomination, including the Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Critics: 70% on Rotten Tomatoes · 5.9/10 critics' average · Metacritic 54. Audiences: TMDB 7.2/10 (6,838 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 57 languages.

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Critics31
Audience76
Awards67
Historical impact87
Lasting engagement89
Cast84
Legacy & cult status-

Starring: Robin Williams (actor #39), Sally Field (actor #229), Lisa Jakub, Matthew Lawrence

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