Robin Williams' best movie ever. More good stuff than bad, although language includes "s--t," "b--ch" and more.
Mrs. Doubtfire
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Common Sense says
You'll laugh, you'll cry. Best divorce movie.
Themes in this movie include: family relationships, friendship, loss
updated 11.30.09
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Mrs. Doubtfire was written by F. Faust
Parents need to know that as funny as this movie is, it's really about the pain of separation and divorce. Serious issues such as the perception that Daniel is a bad father because he doesn't make a lot of money, and the implied criticism of careerist mother, Miranda, are buried under a lot of padding and jokes. Kids whose families are going through divorce might find this painful in spots (particularly the separations as seen from the parental perspective). Kids who fear separation should not see this until they feel safe and secure. But some kids may find the movie helpful because it lessens feelings of being alone or unique.
Families Can Talk About
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- Families can talk about the impact of divorce in families.
- Why is Daniel seen as too irresponsible to have custody?
- Do your kids think that's fair? What about the working mom -- does the fact that she works full time and makes more money than Daniel make her a "better" parent?
- If you are going through a divorce and have kids, sit and watch this with them. You'll laugh, you'll cry.
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More on Mrs. Doubtfire
What’s the Story?
When his wife, Miranda (Sally Field), files for a divorce and gets custody of the kids, loving-but-eccentric dad Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams) is devastated. Regular visits with his three children aren't enough, so when he hears that Miranda is looking for a nanny/housekeeper, he gets his make-up artist brother (Harvey Fierstein) to transform him into a matronly old woman. Posing as the veddy proper Mrs. Iphegenia Doubtfire, Daniel gets the position and quickly wins over the kids. But his double-life ruse gets complicated when Miranda starts dating the dashing, debonair Stu (Pierce Brosnan).
Is It Any Good?
Mrs. Doubtfire is one of those great movies that grow better over time. Director Chris Columbus uses the hilarious Robin Williams to his fullest. Williams clowns around, talks a mile a minute, drops pop culture references, and does vocal impersonations that might have little to do with the story but that leaven what would otherwise be too painful and poignant for some kids.
What raises Mrs. Doubtfire above other movies about separation is the care it takes in dealing with real human problems. Though it provides a basis for a comedy, the issue of divorce and custody is treated seriously. Irresponsible Daniel grows from the experience of looking at the world from a woman's point of view.
Movie Details
Studio: Twentieth Century Fox, Director: Chris Columbus
Run time: 125 minutes
Theatrical release: 8/27/1993, DVD release: 8/27/2000
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some sexual references
Run time: 125 minutes
Theatrical release: 8/27/1993, DVD release: 8/27/2000
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some sexual references
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Most Recent Reviews
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Kids ages: 12
I rate this title on for age 11 and give it- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
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- Good role models
Awesome
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I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Hilarious, but FILLED with language!
Daniel has to go through a divorce,so he can't see his kids every day.He dresses up to be a woman to be a babysitter,to see his kids.
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Good for tweens
I really liked this movie. It's funny and good for older kids. Although it does have some swearing, it's still okay.
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Good for older kids
It was an OK movie. It defenetly earned five stars for comedy! It's a rally funny movie. Some bad words, but other then that, a great movie!
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Good for older kids
It was an OK movie. It defenetly earned five stars for comedy! It's a rally funny movie. Some bad words, but other then that, a great movie!
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I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
hilariuos
this movie is a great comedy! There is a divorce, so the husband dresses up as a women and baby-sits the kids.
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
GREAT FOR 10+
Funny family movie for 10+ Some sexual innuendo but it will go over kid's heads! GREAT!
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I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
A GREAT MOVIE!!!!!!!
this movie is great and will make u lol. but some content is questionable like the language. I dont think anyone under the age of 10 should watch it. although if your child is 10 there is some questinable content but nothing to mager. and if your child is 11 unless they are not a very mature viewer then i would recomend letting them watch it.
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I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
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- Inappropriate language
HAHA!!!! so funny! i am 11 myself and i dont think it was bad.
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Funny movie to knock your socks off
i watched this when i was little but I never remembered any strong language and nor an "F" word but ya know PG-13 movies,they always do it at a time when you least expexct it then you don't even relize that they said anything.
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I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
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I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
A movie targeted at the wrong audience (kids)
Not suitable for under 13s. Too much sexual references.
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I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Flipped bird!
I saw Mrs. Doubtfire give Stu the finger. This is one issue. Otherwise, awesome movie!
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
This was an awesome movie
This is a little innapropriate, but it is a really great movie. It is sad though, but HILARIOUS. I rate it 12+
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I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
hard not to love it
very charming, witty, and well thought out. Good film for 13+
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I loved it. One of my favorite movies!!!
I loved this movie. I still watch it whenever I notice that it is on t.v.!! All the people in it were GREAT!!!
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I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
i love this movie!!! one of my very favorites!
i absolutly LOVE this movie! it is sweet, smart, and funny, but a little sketchy for kids. there is a ton of cussing, and some pretty innapropriate themes involving sex, marrage, and women. this is a great movie to watch with your older kids, 11 and up, not so much for the little ones!
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I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
i love this movie!!! one of my very favorites!
i absolutly LOVE this movie! it is sweet, smart, and funny, but a little sketchy for kids. there is a ton of cussing, and some pretty innapropriate themes involving sex, marrage, and women. this is a great movie to watch with your older kids, 11 and up, not so much for the little ones!
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
i laughed
it was so funny i almost peed myself i want to see it again but i cant find it any ware
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