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Mrs. Doubtfire (1993): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Mrs. Doubtfire is a 1993 comedy drama directed by Chris Columbus, starring Sally Field and Robin Williams. It is based on Madame Doubtfire by Anne Fine. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes and earned $441.3 million worldwide on a $25 million budget. It won 1 Oscar, including Makeup, and 3 awards in all. Critics gave it 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- Chris Columbus
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $25M
- Based on
- Madame Doubtfire by Anne Fine
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Mrs. Doubtfire About?
The premise of Mrs. Doubtfire without spoilers, adapted from Madame Doubtfire by Anne Fine. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A divorced man, desperate to maintain a relationship with his children, creates a unique and hilarious plan. He disguises himself as a female housekeeper, Mrs. Doubtfire, to spend time with them. As he wins over his kids and their mother, Daniel must juggle his two identities, leading to comedic complications and the risk of his elaborate scheme being revealed.
Mrs. Doubtfire Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- divorce
- cult film
- comedy of errors
- petting zoo
- fake accent
- close up of eyes
- man wears a dress
- title written by female
- toy
- cross dressing
- man dresses as a woman
- high concept comedy
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- man in drag
- custody hearing
- neo screwball comedy
- custody
- impersonator
- toy dinosaur
- clothes on fire
- divorce attorney
- secret identity
- custody battle
- false teeth
- blockbuster
- profanity
- birthday
- cake
- gift
- wild party
- teenage girl
- little girl
- dinosaur
- dinosaur model
- child
- boy
- girl
- punctuation in title
- meal
- cult
- pizza
- live action and animation
- man wears a swimsuit
- liar revealed
- lifting a female into the air
- male actor plays a female character
- camera shot from inside a refrigerator
- title directed by male
- car
- chevrolet
- chevrolet caprice
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Cast & crew
Mrs. Doubtfire Cast
Sally Field leads the cast, with Robin Williams. Directed by Chris Columbus.
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Director Chris Columbus
Ratings
Mrs. Doubtfire Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Mrs. Doubtfire 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 71% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 77%
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Metacritic 54 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 72% User score
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Plot
Mrs. Doubtfire Plot Summary
What happens in Mrs. Doubtfire from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As a devoted, albeit challenged, father of three, Daniel Hillard, a freelance voice actor, finds himself at odds with his work-driven wife Miranda, an interior designer who sees him as immature and unreliable. The tension escalates following a heated argument about a script, leading Daniel to quit his job and throw a chaotic birthday celebration for their son Chris—which Miranda vehemently protests due to Chris’s struggling academic performance. This conflict culminates in Miranda’s abrupt declaration that she wants a divorce, leaving Daniel feeling lost and uncertain about how to support his family moving forward.
Full summary
The whole story of Mrs. Doubtfire, scene by scene
Box office
Mrs. Doubtfire Box Office & Budget
Mrs. Doubtfire grossed $441.3 million worldwide on a $25 million budget, 18 times what it cost. $219.2 million came from the US and Canada and $222.1 million (50%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$441.3M
18× its budget
- US & Canada
- $219.2M
- International
- $222.1M
- Budget
- $25M
US & Canada 50%
Rest of the world 50%
Awards
Mrs. Doubtfire Awards & Nominations
Mrs. Doubtfire won 1 Oscar, including Makeup, and 3 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 1994, with 2 wins from 2 nominations.
3 wins4 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1995 1 nomination- Nominated Best Makeup and Hair
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Golden Globes 1994 2 wins · 2 nominations- Won Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Won Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Robin Williams
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Oscars 1994 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Makeup
Videos
Mrs. Doubtfire Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) Trailer B
- Trailer Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) Trailer C
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Mrs. Doubtfire?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the primary reason for Daniel and Miranda's marital conflict?
Cars
Cars in Mrs. Doubtfire
37 cars on screen, including the 1986 Chevrolet Caprice Estate and the 1992 Mercedes-Benz W124.
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1992 Mercedes-Benz W124 Important role -
1993 Volvo 850 Important role -
1992 Dodge Caravan C/V Minor role
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From the blog
Articles About Mrs. Doubtfire
3 articles about Mrs. Doubtfire. The latest: “The Art of Cinematic Makeup and Prosthetics”.
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FAQ
Mrs. Doubtfire FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Mrs. Doubtfire, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mrs. Doubtfire?
Mrs. Doubtfire runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was Mrs. Doubtfire released?
Mrs. Doubtfire was released on November 24, 1993.
Who directed Mrs. Doubtfire?
Mrs. Doubtfire was directed by Chris Columbus.
More films by Chris Columbus Who is in the cast of Mrs. Doubtfire?
Mrs. Doubtfire stars Sally Field and Robin Williams.
How much did Mrs. Doubtfire make at the box office?
Mrs. Doubtfire grossed $441.3 million worldwide ($219.2 million domestic, $222.1 million international) on a budget of $25 million.
How is Mrs. Doubtfire rated?
Mrs. Doubtfire has 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Is Mrs. Doubtfire based on a book?
Yes. Mrs. Doubtfire is adapted from Madame Doubtfire by Anne Fine.
What awards did Mrs. Doubtfire win?
Mrs. Doubtfire won 3 awards from 4 nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes 1994.
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