Nanny McPhee (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2005, Nanny McPhee is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Kirk Jones, running about 97 minutes. “You'll learn to love her. Warts and all.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Widower Cedric Brown hires Nanny McPhee to care for his seven rambunctious children, who have chased away all previous nannies. Taunted by Simon and his siblings, Nanny McPhee uses mystical powers to instill discipline. And when the children's great-aunt and benefactor, Lady Adelaide Stitch, threatens to separate the kids, the family pulls together under the guidance of Nanny McPhee.
Who’s in it. Nanny McPhee stars Emma Thompson as Nanny McPhee, Colin Firth as Mr. Brown, Kelly Macdonald as Evangeline and Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Simon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Nanny McPhee has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $123.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nanny McPhee page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nanny McPhee tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nanny McPhee (2005)?
- In US, Nanny McPhee is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nanny McPhee worth watching?
- Nanny McPhee holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nanny McPhee?
- Nanny McPhee stars Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Kelly Macdonald, Thomas Brodie-Sangster and Eliza Bennett.
- When was Nanny McPhee released?
- Nanny McPhee was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.