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Mrs. Doubtfire

Movie·1993·Comedy, Drama, Family·2h 5m·7.2 (6,635)·Directed by Chris Columbus

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Loving but irresponsible dad Daniel Hillard, estranged from his exasperated spouse, is crushed by a court order allowing only weekly visits with his kids. When Daniel learns his ex needs a housekeeper, he gets the job -- disguised as a British nanny. Soon he becomes not only his children's best pal but the kind of parent he should have been from the start.

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Robin WilliamsRobin WilliamsDaniel Hillard / Mrs. DoubtfireSally FieldSally FieldMiranda HillardLisa JakubLisa JakubLydia HillardMatthew LawrenceMatthew LawrenceChris HillardMara WilsonMara WilsonNatalie HillardPierce BrosnanPierce BrosnanStuRobert ProskyRobert ProskyMr. LundyAnne HaneyAnne HaneyMrs. Sellner

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