description Mrs. Doubtfire Overview
The 1993 film centers on a recently divorced man who assumes the identity of an older woman to facilitate contact with his children. Robin Williams stars as this individual, alongside Sally Field and Pierce Brosnan, within a comedy-drama narrative. The story explores themes of family relationships following separation.
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info Mrs. Doubtfire Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1993 |
help Mrs. Doubtfire FAQ
Is Mrs. Doubtfire based on a book?
Yes, it is adapted from Anne Fine's 1987 novel 'Alias Madame Doubtfire.' The film relocates the story to San Francisco, where the newly divorced Daniel Hillard creates the elderly nanny persona to stay close to his kids.
Did Mrs. Doubtfire win any awards?
It won the Academy Award for Best Makeup, and Robin Williams took home a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy. Sally Field and Pierce Brosnan co-star alongside him.
Who directed Mrs. Doubtfire and where is it set?
Chris Columbus directed the 1993 film, and it is set and largely shot in San Francisco. The setting gives the movie its iconic Victorian-house and Bay Area backdrops.
Was there ever a Mrs. Doubtfire sequel?
No sequel was ever made - long-running sequel talks ended after Robin Williams' death in 2014. However, a stage musical adaptation of Mrs. Doubtfire later opened on Broadway in 2021 after pandemic delays.
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