The Perfect Nanny (2000): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2000, The Perfect Nanny is a thriller, drama, mystery and tv movie film directed by Robert Malenfant, running about 90 minutes. “Nothing will stand in her way” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Upon her release from a mental institution where she was recovering from a suicide attempt, Andrea McBride applies for the position of nanny for a handsome, wealthy surgeon, Dr. James Lewis, a widower with two children. Another applicant is hired, but she dies in an accident and Andrea gets the job after all, excelling and quickly becoming part of the family. Then Lewis' girlfriend, Dr. Julia Bruning, is mysteriously killed. When his boss tells Lewis of impending cutbacks at the hospital, the boss is murdered. Meanwhile, Lewis' teenaged daughter Fawn begins piecing together the history of the new nanny and discovers that Andrea may be responsible for these and other killings - but Fawn had better hurry, because the slayings are getting closer to home

Who’s in it. The Perfect Nanny stars Tracy Nelson as Andrea McBride / Nikki Harcourt, Bruce Boxleitner as Dr. Robert Lewis, Dana Barron as Fawn Lewis and Scott Terra as Ben Lewis, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Perfect Nanny has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Perfect Nanny page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Perfect Nanny tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.