Nanny McPhee (PG, 2006)
common sense media says
Charming adaption of kids' books. Good family fun.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this movie opens on a family of seven children who take pride in harassing and scaring nannies hired by their father. The kids are abusive in Home Alone-ish ways, pulling violent and sometimes disgusting pranks on adults who are supposed to look after them. Their efforts to thwart their father's marriage to a tarty (and cleavage-revealing) widow include the use of reptiles, insects, and slimy substances. The instructive nanny looks like a traditional witch, arrives on a stormy night, and uses a magical cane. Some kids may be disturbed by the death of the children's mother (not shown). The father works in a mortuary, and we see shots of dead bodies.
Violence & scariness:
Cartoonish splatty hijinks, kids wreak havoc in the household, adults cry out and fall down. Shots of dead bodies in a mortuary.
Sexy stuff:
Mostly chaste romance develops between father and servant girl; his gaudy fiancee wears tight, bright dresses, shows cleavage, and makes mildish, crude sexual suggestions.
Language:
Mild and infrequent language ("Bleedin' hell!").
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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dancing girl
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
Good movie. A little funny too.
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Grateful Mama
parent of 7 and 11 year old
parent of 7 and 11 year old
Super fun naughty family movie
This is a really fun and playful and naughty movie.
It is unfairly compared to Mary Poppins. The only similarity is that a nanny comes to help restore peace and balance in a household of unruly kids.
The kids in Nanny McPhee are very naughty. They torture their nannies and are very spoiled as well. They are clever and work together to get rid of nannies so that their father will spend more time with them. They are afraid he will marry again and that their step-mother will be evil; just like all of the fairy tale step-mothers.
There are some ridiculous monty-phython style characters, including an overly horrible aunt. The sounds effects create a scary feeling at times, but the movie is fun and my 6 and 9 year olds (who are both sensitive to violence and meanness) laughed out loud.
I enjoyed the movie as much as my kids.
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MikaylaaMadisonn
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
it is a good movie for all ages!!!!!!
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arthur16morgana
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
love the movie. wants to see the next one too.
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Spongebob Fan
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
Fun Movie with Good Ending and Message!
I love this movie. It has a really good ending and the message is awesome. The only concern is a few occasional curses, but only few throughout the whole movie. Really cool!
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MillyMolly
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
Nanny McPhee is a good rolemodel.
Not only is this movie funny, but it's also very good because they learn their important lessons. Great for any age, even adults.
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ruthhill74
parent of 7 year old
parent of 7 year old
Cute story with a positive message
I found this to be a very entertaining film with a good message. I wasn't sure about it when I first was preparing to watch it, but I really enjoyed the story and the action. A bit silly at times, but overall quite appealing. Kind of an updated Mary Poppins story.
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pike294
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
Role Models
When the little boy asks for some "secret toast and secret jam" the maid will not give it to him because she knows he got sent to bed without dinner
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leftbehindcrazed8
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
awesome - just 1 scene that's scary
Great movie for EVERYONE above the age of 6. The only reason I put too violent or scary is because near the beginning there are shots of lots of dead bodies, and when I first watched it I found it very disturbing. Your kids might be too frightened with that. Other than that certain scene, everything is great! Nanny McPhee is a great role model and the kids learn lessons about respect.
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brianna102
kid, 11 years old
kid, 11 years old
good for younger kids
i loved it it was my favorite movie when i was very young
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georges113
parent of 11 year old
parent of 11 year old
8 AND UP
Great movie... very naughty children learn how to behave well... and a nice warm story with soft ups and downs and lots of funny moments... no drinking no smoking... i don't remember any rude language... about sexuality well, there's a scene when the kids put an insect on a women's hair (she's willing to marry their dad) he throws himself at her and the girl says not so fast... its repeated i guess another time with the tea... and when he proposes to marry her the woman says to the children daddy needs to have some time with ur new mother and she closes the door... these things are not to worry about could be explained differently to children it could be explained like he looked like he attacked her and ruined everything and she did close the door so that she wanted to talk privately to their father... my sister was 9 years old when she watched it and she didn't notice a thing at all... its funny and a cool movie for kids this age they'll like it + its highly educative.. and i remember there's a kiss at the end when they get married :) ENJOY THE MOVIE
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SuperGameReviewer
kid, 11 years old
kid, 11 years old
I hate that there making a sequel!
You can't remake nanny mcphee! its a great movie
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magsmags
parent of 7 year old
parent of 7 year old
great for nearly everybody
Great film my 7 year old and 12 year old loved it
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Cityofbonesfan019
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
Kids will enjoy
I thought this movie was amazing!!! Great movie with good messages and beautiful ending
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Total Drama Girl
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
An Educational, Feel-Good Movie
This movie is very educational, the messages are good, and the role models are superb. For example, these children learn to behave and by the end of the movie they are excellent role models for children. This is my favorite movie of all time. It may be difficult for children who have lost a parent or loved one to watch because the children's mother is dead. My only concern is gross scenes. For example, one scene includes having tea and the children have put worms, toads, spiders, etc. in the food. Another concern is that younger children might not understand the Browns' situation. As I said, it is very good educationally because naughty children become kinder and become positive role models. The message is very positive, also. The acting is performed very well. These are my highlights and concerns about Nanny McPhee.
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Nintendo Master
kid, 11 years old
kid, 11 years old
Torturing Kids? Ill Pass
I dont like the fact that The Nanny will torture the kids if they misbehave. It disgusted me. Pass
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bpixie
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
Freaky and NON FUNNY comic relief
*sigh*
really, really boring. nanny mcphee is really freaky ... comical humor, NOT for people over eight. they will just think it's dumb, as did I.
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Okay
parent of 14 year old
parent of 14 year old
Spoiled by crude innuendo!
I was shocked by the 'crude suggestions' and innuendo which the film contained! I think it completely spoiled an otherwise innocent and fun story. I can't believe I'm the only person to object to it. I have never enjoyed crude 'carry-on film' type humour, I dont' think it's appropriate for children and this is where I find fault with Nanny McPhee.
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