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Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang (2010): Cast & Plot

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Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang is a 2010 fantasy comedy directed by Susanna White, starring Emma Thompson as Nanny McPhee, Asa Butterfield and Maggie Gyllenhaal. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes.

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Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 49m (109 min)
Director
Susanna White
Genres
Fantasy , Comedy , Family
Original language
English
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The story

What Is Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang About?

The premise of Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Magic returns as Nanny McPhee arrives at a farm where a harried mother holds the house while her husband fights overseas. She finds the children locked in a battle with two spoiled city cousins who have just moved in. With a flying motorcycle, a living statue, a piglet and a baby elephant, Nanny uses enchantments to teach five new lessons.

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Cast & crew

Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang Cast & Characters

Emma Thompson leads the cast as Nanny McPhee, with Asa Butterfield as Norman Green and Maggie Gyllenhaal as Isabel Green. Directed by Susanna White; 20 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Susanna White

More films directed by Susanna White, best-rated first: Woman Walks Ahead, Our Kind of Traitor, Mr Harvey Lights a Candle and Lie with Me.

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Plot

Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang Plot Summary

What happens in Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

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Isabel Green Maggie Gyllenhaal is stretched thin by a life that never seems to slow down: managing a bustling farm, keeping the village shop afloat, and tending to three lively children—Norman, Megsie, and Vincent—while her husband Rory Green Ewan McGregor fights in the Second World War. The weight of responsibilities compounds when the Greens’ quiet countryside is disrupted by the arrival of Cyril and Celia, their wealthy city cousins who are evacuated to the farmhouse. The clash between country simplicity and urban snobbery sets the stage for daily frictions, louder than any wartime din.

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How Well Do You Know Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang?

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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What is the name of Isabel Green's husband who is fighting in World War II?

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Cars in Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang

9 cars on screen, including the 1942 Ariel W/NG 350 and the 1936 Rolls-Royce 25/30 h.p..

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  • 1942 Ariel W/NG 350 in Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang 1942 Ariel W/NG 350 Important role
  • 1936 Rolls-Royce 25/30 h.p. in Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang 1936 Rolls-Royce 25/30 h.p. Important role
  • 1934 AEC Regent in Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang 1934 AEC Regent Background role
  • 1939 Alvis 4.3 Litre in Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang 1939 Alvis 4.3 Litre Background role

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Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang?

Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

When was Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang released?

Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang was released on March 26, 2010.

Who directed Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang?

Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang was directed by Susanna White.

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Who is in the cast of Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang?

Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang stars Emma Thompson as Nanny McPhee, Asa Butterfield as Norman Green and Maggie Gyllenhaal as Isabel Green, among 20 credited actors.

Does Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang have a post-credit scene?

No. Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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