Mrs. Doubtfire
Mrs. Doubtfire is a 1993 American comedy-drama film directed by Chris Columbus, written by Randi Mayem Singer and Leslie Dixon, based on the 1987 novel, Madame Doubtfire, by Anne Fine. The film was produced by Mark Radcliffe, Marsha Garces Williams and her then-husband Robin Williams, who also starred in the lead role. The film co-stars Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan, Harvey Fierstein, and Robert Prosky. It follows a recently divorced actor who disguises himself as an elderly female housekeeper to be able to interact with his children. The film addresses themes of divorce and the effects it has on a family.
Plot
Freelance voice actor Daniel Hillard lives in San Francisco and is a devoted father to three children — 14-year-old Lydia, 12-year-old Chris, and 5-year-old Natalie — although his workaholic wife Miranda considers him immature and unreliable. After quitting a gig due to a disagreement over a morally questionable scene, Daniel throws Chris a chaotic birthday party, despite Miranda's objections due to Chris's poor grades. In the ensuing argument, Miranda says she wants a divorce. Due to his unemployed and homeless status, Miranda is granted sole custody of the children, with Daniel having visitation rights every Saturday; shared custody is contingent on Daniel finding a steady job and suitable residence within three months.
Awards
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| author | Leslie Dixon Randi Mayem Singer |
|---|---|
| award | Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling |
| contentLocation | San Francisco |
| director | Chris Columbus |
| editor | Raja Gosnell |
| genre | comedy-drama |
| keywords | act birthday party cancel cayenne pepper choke claim classified ad custody hearing date disturb hear heimlich maneuver horrify jambalaya learn makeup artist meet newspaper headline old friend old woman one night ship unemployed urinate voice acting voice actor workaholic young girl |
| musicBy | Howard Shore |
| nomination | Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling |
| producer | Mark Radcliffe Marsha Garces Williams Robin Williams |
| productionCompany | 20th Century Fox |
| publisher | 20th Century Fox |
| recordedAt | San Francisco |
| theme | legal screwball comedy |