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Mrs. Doubtfire
Families come in all shapes. Love holds them together. 💛
Who it's for
Under the comedy, this is a film about a parent desperate not to lose his kids and a family learning that divorce changes its shape, not its love.
Feelings it meets
What it is
After a divorce leaves his ex-wife with custody, out-of-work voice actor Daniel Hillard disguises himself as an elderly British nanny, 'Mrs. Doubtfire', to spend time with his three children. Caring for them up close forces him to grow up, and when the truth comes out the family has to find a new arrangement that works.
Where to find it
Rent or buy on major digital stores; has streamed on Disney+. Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.
Before you start
Heads up: Divorce, custody conflict and mild language.
Age: PG-13 (MPAA: some sexual references; Common Sense: 13+)
Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina, Part 1, Chapter 1 (tr. Constance Garnett)
