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Nanny McPhee Returns (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

Nanny McPhee Returns (2010) movie poster

Nanny McPhee Returns is a 2010 fantasy comedy starring Emma Thompson. It brings to the screen characters from Nurse Matilda: The Complete Collection by Christianna Brand and Edward Ardizzone. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $93.3 million worldwide on a $35 million budget. Critics gave it 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10. Stream it on Cinemax and HBO Max, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
75%
worldwide gross
$93.3M
Metascore
52
Where to watch Watch the trailer
Nanny McPhee Returns (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 49m (109 min)
Genres
Fantasy , Comedy , Family
Original language
English
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$35M
Based on
Nurse Matilda: The Complete Collection by Christianna Brand and Edward Ardizzone
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is Nanny McPhee Returns About?

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

During World War II, Isabel Green struggles to manage her own three children while also caring for her sister's two spoiled offspring. Overwhelmed and facing mounting difficulties on their rural farm, the family desperately needs help. The arrival of the mysterious and magical Nanny McPhee offers a glimmer of hope, promising to restore order and bring a touch of enchantment to their chaotic lives.

Nanny McPhee Returns Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • nanny
  • magic
  • farm
  • flying pig
  • bomb
  • goat
  • elephant
  • pig
  • sequel
  • slimehouse
  • gungehouse
  • mole on face
+38 more
  • vomiting in a car
  • female director
  • female filmmaker
  • rural setting
  • england
  • british
  • 1940s
  • american actress playing british character
  • vomiting
  • family relationships
  • mother
  • husband
  • children
  • ugly woman
  • voice over narration
  • standing on a sofa
  • father in the army
  • general store
  • deep valley farm
  • cow diarrhea
  • mud
  • scratch o matic
  • prize piglet
  • pile of flour
  • i. o. u.
  • barley field
  • rusty old farm tractor
  • chauffeured rolls royce
  • chocolate bar
  • falling into a pond
  • wall of drawers
  • maple syrup spill
  • hearing voices
  • dropping a jar of jam
  • strawberry jam
  • windy day
  • choke hold
  • synchronized swimming
Where to watch

Where to Watch Nanny McPhee Returns

Stream it on Cinemax and HBO Max, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Nanny McPhee Returns Cast

Emma Thompson stars in Nanny McPhee Returns.

Ratings

Nanny McPhee Returns Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Nanny McPhee Returns 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

Plot

Nanny McPhee Returns Plot Summary

What happens in Nanny McPhee Returns 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

Isabel Green finds herself overwhelmed by the demands of her daily life as her husband, Rory, goes off to fight in the Second World War. Balancing the responsibilities of maintaining the family farm and working at the local shop run by the eccentric Mrs. Docherty, she also faces the challenge of raising her three spirited children: 12-year-old Norman, 11-year-old Megan ‘Megsie’, and 6-year-old Vincent.

Full summary

The whole story of Nanny McPhee Returns, scene by scene

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Box office

Nanny McPhee Returns Box Office & Budget

Nanny McPhee Returns grossed $93.3 million worldwide on a $35 million budget, 2.7 times what it cost. $29 million came from the US and Canada and $64.2 million (69%) from the rest of the world.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$93.3M

2.7× its budget

US & Canada
$29M
International
$64.2M
Budget
$35M
US & Canada 31% Rest of the world 69%
Videos

Nanny McPhee Returns Trailers & Videos

7 videos: 1 trailer, 3 clips and 3 behind-the-scenes videos.

All 7 videos
Trailer
  • Clip I am Nanny McPhee
  • Clip Pig Swim
  • Clip The Cousins Are Coming
  • Behind the Scenes Maggie Gyllenhaal
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Nanny McPhee Returns?

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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During which war does the story take place?
Cars

Cars in Nanny McPhee Returns

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

All 9 cars
  • 1942 Ariel W/NG 350 in Nanny McPhee Returns 1942 Ariel W/NG 350 Important role
  • 1936 Rolls-Royce 25/30 h.p. in Nanny McPhee Returns 1936 Rolls-Royce 25/30 h.p. Important role
  • 1934 AEC Regent in Nanny McPhee Returns 1934 AEC Regent Background role
  • 1939 Alvis 4.3 Litre in Nanny McPhee Returns 1939 Alvis 4.3 Litre Background role
Details

Nanny McPhee Returns Also Known As

46 alternative titles, including “Nanny McPhee 2 - De Vonken Vliegen Eraf” and “Nanny McPhee och den magiska skrällen”.

Also known as
  • Nanny McPhee 2 - De Vonken Vliegen Eraf
  • Nanny McPhee och den magiska skrällen
  • Nanny McPhee 2
  • Niania i wielkie bum
  • La niñera mágica y el Big Bang
  • ナニー・マクフィーと空飛ぶ子ブタ
  • Nanny McPhee 2: E as Lições Mágicas
  • Nanny McPhee e o Toque de Magia
  • Няня МакФі та Великий вибух
  • Nanny McPhee et le Big Bang
  • El regreso de la nana mágica
  • Kúzelná opatrovateľka 2
+34 more
  • 魔法保姆麦克菲和大碰撞
  • 내니 맥피 2: 유모와 마법소동
  • 내니 맥피 2; 유모와 마법소동
  • 내니맥피 2: 유모와 마법소동
  • 내니 맥피 2: 유모와 마법 소동
  • Nanny McPhee i el Big Bang
  • Eine zauberhafte Nanny - Knall auf Fall in ein neues Abenteuer
  • Nanny McPhee & le Big Bang
  • Tata Matilda e il grande botto
  • Моя ужасная няня 2
  • Nanny McPhee ja suuri pamaus
  • Nanny McPhee med nye tryllerier
  • Nanny McPhee és a nagy bumm
  • Kouzelná chůva a Velký třesk
  • 魔法保姆麦克菲2
  • Η Νάννι ΜακΦι και ο Μεγάλος Σαματάς
  • נני מקפי 2 הקסם חוזר
  • Sihirli Dadı: Büyük Patlama
  • Бавачката Макфий и големият взрив
  • La mainadera màgica i el gran bum!
  • Dădaca McPhee: Marea înfruntare
  • نانی مَکفی باز‌می‌گردد
  • Brīnumainā aukle un lielais sprādziens
  • Kúzelná opatrovateľka a veľký tresk
  • Моя жахлива няня: Великий бум
  • Nanny McPhee og det store smellet
  • 魔法褓母麥克菲2
  • Auklė Makfi ir didysis sprogimas
  • 魔法保姆麥菲2：嘩鬼大作戰
  • Nanny McPhee eta Big Bang-a, ჩემი საშინელი ძიძა 2
  • แนนนี่ แมคฟี่ พี่เลี้ยงมะลึกกึ๊กกึ๋ย 2
  • Nanny McPhee và Vụ Nổ Big Bang
  • Nanny McPhee: Povratak čudesne dadilje
  • Le Retour de Nounou McPhee

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FAQ

Nanny McPhee Returns FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Nanny McPhee Returns, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Nanny McPhee Returns?

Nanny McPhee Returns runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

When was Nanny McPhee Returns released?

Nanny McPhee Returns was released on August 20, 2010.

Who is in the cast of Nanny McPhee Returns?

Nanny McPhee Returns stars Emma Thompson.

Where can I watch Nanny McPhee Returns?

In the US, Nanny McPhee Returns is streaming on Cinemax and HBO Max and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Nanny McPhee Returns make at the box office?

Nanny McPhee Returns grossed $93.3 million worldwide ($29 million domestic, $64.2 million international) on a budget of $35 million.

How is Nanny McPhee Returns rated?

Nanny McPhee Returns has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.

Does Nanny McPhee Returns have a post-credit scene?

Yes. Nanny McPhee Returns has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.

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