Mrs. Doubtfire (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1993, Mrs. Doubtfire is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Chris Columbus, running about 125 minutes. “She makes dinner. She does windows. She reads bedtime stories. She's a blessing... in disguise.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Mrs. Doubtfire stars Robin Williams as Daniel Hillard / Mrs. Doubtfire, Sally Field as Miranda Hillard, Pierce Brosnan as Stu and Harvey Fierstein as Frank, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Mrs. Doubtfire has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $441.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus, Hulu and fuboTV and 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 Mrs. Doubtfire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mrs. Doubtfire tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)?
- In US, Mrs. Doubtfire is available to stream on Disney Plus, Hulu and fuboTV, and 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 Mrs. Doubtfire worth watching?
- Mrs. Doubtfire holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mrs. Doubtfire?
- Mrs. Doubtfire stars Robin Williams, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan, Harvey Fierstein and Polly Holliday.
- When was Mrs. Doubtfire released?
- Mrs. Doubtfire was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.