Mrs. Doubtfire
Movie Details:
| Based on | Madame Doubtfire by Anne Fine |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Release date | November 24, 1993 |
| Running time | 2hr 5min |
| Age rating | PG-13 |
| Starring | Robin Williams Sally Field Pierce Brosnan Harvey Fierstein Robert Prosky |
| Directed by | Chris Columbus |
| Screenplay by | Randi Mayem Singer Leslie Dixon |
| Produced by | Mark Radcliffe Marsha Garces Williams Robin Williams |
| Cinematography by | Donald McAlpine |
| Edited by | Raja Gosnell |
| Music by | Howard Shore |
| Production Company | 20th Century Fox Blue Wolf Productions |
| Distributor | 20th Century Fox |
Cast & Characters:
- Robin Williams as Daniel Hillard / Mrs. Euphegenia Doubtfire
- Sally Field as Miranda Hillard
- Pierce Brosnan as Stuart “Stu” Denmeyer
- Harvey Fierstein as Frank Hillard
- Polly Holliday as Gloria
- Lisa Jakub as Lydia Hillard
- Matthew Lawrence as Christopher Hillard
- Mara Wilson as Natalie Hillard
- Robert Prosky as Mr. Lundy
- Anne Haney as Mrs. Sellner
- Scott Capurro as Jack
- Martin Mull as Justin Gregory
- William Newman as Mr. Sprinkles
Storyline:
The story follows Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams), a recently divorced actor who disguises himself as an elderly female housekeeper named Mrs. Doubtfire to spend time with his children. The film explores themes of divorce, family dynamics, and the lengths a parent will go to maintain a relationship with their children.
About Movie:
Mrs. Doubtfire is an American comedy-drama film directed by Chris Columbus, written by Randi Mayem Singer and Leslie Dixon, and based on the 1987 novel Madame Doubtfire by Anne Fine. The film stars Robin Williams in the lead role, alongside Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan, Harvey Fierstein, and Robert Prosky.
Mrs. Doubtfire was released in the United States by 20th Century Fox on November 24, 1993. The film was both a critical and commercial success, grossing approximately $441.3 million worldwide on a budget of $25 million, making it the second-highest-grossing film of 1993.
The film won the Academy Award for Best Makeup and the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Robin Williams received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for his performance.
Despite receiving mixed reviews upon its initial release, Mrs. Doubtfire has since been recognized as a classic, placing 67th in the American Film Institute’s “AFI’s 100 Years…100 Laughs” list and 40th on Bravo’s “100 Funniest Movies of All Time” list. The original music score was composed by Howard Shore.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
| Budget | $25 million |
| Worldwide Collection | $441.3 million |