Mrs. Doubtfire

1993 • 125 minutes
4.7
2.63K reviews
70%
Tomatometer
PG-13
Rating
Eligible
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About this movie

Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams) is a struggling father who loses his job as a voice actor for cartoons. When he throws a disastrous surprise birthday party for his son, Chris, everything takes a turn for the worse. Daniel's wife, Miranda (Sally Field), has had it with Daniel and wants a divorce. When the divorce hearings arrive, Daniel is denied custody of the children, but is allowed visitations... but seeing his children once a week isn't enough. Daniel, with the help of his friend, theatrical make-up artist Frank (Harvey Fierstein), disguises himself as "Mrs. Doubtfire," a woman of mature years, a sharp tongue, and an endearing way with the children. In the guise of "Mrs. Doubtfire", Daniel charms his way back into the lives of his unsuspecting family. But his act is too good, and complications arise... and if his act is discovered, he may be separated from his family permanently.
Rating
PG-13

Ratings and reviews

4.7
2.63K reviews
Nicholas Volney
August 16, 2014
Mrs Doubtfire is one of those classic movies that get better every time you see it. The premise is simple but also has such depth in regards to families and what makes a family a family. Robin Williams is at his best in this movie and Sally Field is wonderful as well. There's no doubt that this movie will always be remembered.
Kayla Monèt
August 13, 2014
I never would've believed that Robin would be the next one to leave us. I don't even want to see Mrs. Doubtfire 2 if its made without Mr. Williams in it. I loved Patch Adams and Awakenings... all of his work will be greatly appreciated and remembered for a lifetime. He was and will remain one of THE best.
2 people found this review helpful
Amy James
February 16, 2016
You have touched my life with so many movies; laughed until I couldn't laugh anymore and brought tears to my eyes. You'll always have a special place in my heart. I'm sorry suicide was a permanent mistake for a temporary problem in your life.
37 people found this review helpful