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Mrs. Doubtfire
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Mrs. Doubtfire

1993
Comedy, Drama
2h 5m
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Rated 15 Jul 2007
15
13th
A deeply unsettling film that cynically attempts to make the audience SYMPATHIZE with a man who would so crassly deceive his own children, betray their trust, and invade their privacy... all while absurdly disguised as an elderly British nanny. The premise is utter bullshit in every possible way. In fact, "Mrs. Doubtfire" is often cited by Islamic terrorists as their primary incentive for attacking the United States.
Rated 20 Sep 2010
64
39th
A lot of people hate this movie but I will give it some points due to Williams all out gusto in what is actually kind of a difficult role. Some parts are really disturbing. Essentially Robin Williams is insane (shocker) and loses custody of his kids for being an irresponsible unemployed weirdo. To combat this image, he naturally begins crossdressing as an old woman, and is hired to nanny to his own children. Cut and print.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
3
0th
Robin Williams, and anyone who likes this movie, should be killed. For the good of humanity.
Rated 19 Apr 2009
90
98th
Robin Williams is hilarious in this. An excellent showcase of the dying art of physical comedy. Some people on Criticker seem to think this movie is "creepy" or "condescending". You've got to be kidding me. I think they're missing "the point". My favorite part was the run-by fruiting!
Rated 04 Mar 2008
95
81st
Love this movie! Hilarious, but also touching--and very interesting given the time period as I believe it was one of the first mainstream movies to focus on the affects of divorce in a family. Robin Williams makes a great "woman" (see also Dustin Hoffman in "Tootsie"--another good comedy!)
Rated 25 Jan 2007
0
4th
This movie is the definition of bad. How anyone finds it funny or appealing in any way is beyond me. I once had a nightmare that Robin Williams dressed as Mrs. Doubtfire was trying to kill me. It still wasn't as horrifying as this movie though.
Rated 03 Jun 2008
95
78th
Hilarious and adorable. Robin Williams is genius in this.
Rated 10 Feb 2008
22
8th
Robin Williams is annoying. Robin Williams speaking in that accent is annoying times infinity.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
7
84th
I'm sure it's hokey and mediocre, and I believe everyone who says so without reservation. But to hell with it, because I laughed until I pissed when I saw this when I was 8! "He's a she! She's a he! He's a she-he!" I'll stick with my fond memories rather than acknowledge reality.
Rated 05 Jul 2008
31
10th
This is really kind of difficult to watch, the movie seems to hate you for trying to see it.
Rated 06 Dec 2021
77
62nd
For an entire generation of people this is an iconic, kid friendly comedy. While there have been funnier movies, I don't think anyone will argue that for being a comedian, Robin Williams starred in far too few pure comedies, so cherish the ones we have.
Rated 28 Feb 2007
78
53rd
Robin Williams shines in this dramatic comedy about a guy who must fake being a nanny in order to see his own kids.
Rated 27 Oct 2008
30
14th
Extremely disturbing, probably the best American horror movie ever made.
Rated 20 Mar 2007
76
72nd
An unforgettable funny offering of Robin Williams in one of his most iconic roles. "The terrorist he ran that way! It was a run-by-fruiting!" "Oh you wicked, wicked monkey!"
Rated 29 Mar 2011
60
37th
It was ok, I really do like Robin Williams though. Also not as good as Tobias Funke doing Mrs. Featherbottom in Arrested Development. If it was a movie about that it would probably be ranked about 90.
Rated 26 Sep 2012
43
13th
I just wish to God that Robin Williams would find a role that would allow him to be zany.
Rated 24 Mar 2007
70
74th
Good comedy movie with some very memorable moments. I know there is a lot of hate going around for it, but to be honest I don't understand why at all.
Rated 19 Oct 2009
1
2nd
One of the worst movies ever made. The fact that it has been immortalized into 90's pop culture makes me feel sad and ashamed to be an American, and a human.
Rated 24 Jun 2008
88
96th
Robin Williams best what a great movie.
Rated 17 Apr 2014
75
65th
Dangerous Psychotic Father: The Movie
Rated 08 May 2016
33
18th
My favorite jokes in this are the ones about how Robin Williams' accent shtick isn't funny. Despite this, he's oddly lovable in the role. I think that's a microcosm of the film as a whole: oddly lovable, not at all good.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
83
69th
This is Robin Williams at his comedic best. He proves himself to be an incredibly flexible and talented actor, and though Mrs. Doubtfire never really puts him to the test, it is a monumentally enjoyable family comedy. Really good!
Rated 07 Sep 2008
93
98th
The best comedy film ever made. This film will make you laugh from the beginning to its ending.
Rated 03 Jan 2009
79
77th
I loved this movie's beginning with the cartoon, I was 10 years old when I saw this and was like "yey, cartoon" the it puls out of the frame and suddenly I see a hairy comedian doing the voice, this was the first time I saw where the voices comes from in the cartoon and was chocked, my magic for movies was gone. I saw a adult man dressing like a women to get a job as a housekeeper to be with his children - desperate?. Nah I loved it and I think its one of the best movie from my childhood
Rated 01 Aug 2007
80
85th
I am not usually a fan of Robin Williams, but he handled this role beautifully.
Rated 07 Sep 2019
60
40th
A 40-something manchild turns to crossdressing in order to become a more responsible person and better parent to his children. Did i really just watch this?? And how is it not more awesome?!
Rated 30 Apr 2008
65
15th
Doubt I'll ever watch it again.
Rated 17 Aug 2014
67
19th
I preferred the version with Tobias Funke.
Rated 23 Oct 2010
17
7th
So many gender issues here. The weirdness where Divorce Is Bad and Sally Field is a Bad Parent for doing it even though Robin Williams's character really is being a destabilizing presence in his children's lives, the fact that "The Mrs. Doubtfire Character" is played by a man in his 40s instead of an actual elderly female actor who needs the work, the transphobia... yeesh. Robin Williams is the same warm presence he always is, and occasionally manages to sell the concept, but oy.
Rated 23 Jan 2007
50
6th
Oh Robin, how you do try. Oh, Columbus how you do... nothing really worth putting on a resume.
Rated 25 Nov 2013
11
12th
hit too close to home
Rated 05 Mar 2007
10
8th
Trite, sentimental garbage in the typical vein of idiot director Chris Columbus.
Rated 14 Jan 2010
16
9th
SHOOT HER! SHOOOOOT HER!!
Rated 16 Dec 2006
20
4th
Such a desperately lame concept for a movie, it's actually a little bit funny in its insipidness. The film itself, however, is trash.
Rated 23 Feb 2010
55
19th
Cornball stuff that is essentially a rehash of the much superior Tootsie in a lot of ways. Robin Williams is a good actor though and he manages to carry this far enough that it's not totally stupid. The "father will do anything to get his estranged kids back" angle was played out even for the early 90's though. It's still filled with insipid dialog and not nearly clever enough to be called good.
Rated 10 Sep 2009
70
41st
Quite decent comedy. Very good drama. But still mediocre at best
Rated 23 Oct 2014
81
65th
RIP Robin Williams - Enjoyable family comedy makes too many 'cute' missteps, and suffers from a premise which stretches credibility as presented, but is still made worthwhile in fits and starts for Williams the brilliant comedic improviser; while Williams' Doubtfire lacks the personality of Hoffman's Tootsie, many funny lines and situations abound (especially whenever Brosnan's fine turn as hapless straight man is on screen). Conclusion is the most convincing aspect, and remains quietly moving.
Rated 06 Apr 2011
32
9th
Well I can say in its favor I did enjoy it originally as a kid, and a few of William's improvs are funny. On the other hand, it's creepy and hard to watch. It's a bit disconcerting to have such a nice and positive message about family and diversity after two hours of puerile, homophobic and transphobic jokes. No thanks.
Rated 05 Aug 2007
45
22nd
Robin Williams begins his insufferable phase of combining grating, frequently clichéd comic mugging with mawkish, please-won't-someone-love-me tenderhearted family-oriented bullshit. Still, it's better than Patch Adams.
Rated 19 Feb 2009
70
27th
An interesting turn for Robin Williams at this point in his career, attempting to be both funny and heartfelt at the same time. Not entirely successful, but definitely memorable.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
1
4th
Those kids really didn't seem worth the trouble, honestly.
Rated 20 Feb 2008
77
60th
Ooooh it was a drive-by fruiting. I do have a special place in my heart for this movie. But lets not go to far. I don't like it that much.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
12th
This movie is just okay. Robin Williams is okay. Sally Field is okay. Pierce Brosnan is a little better than okay. It gets 10 bonus points for the memorable line about "a drive-by fruiting"
Rated 14 Aug 2007
43
20th
Every time I see it, it gets a little more annoying.
Rated 13 Jun 2009
100
51st
very funny 10 out of 10
Rated 08 Jan 2016
7
57th
Mrs. Doubtfire may be an odd story with questionable outcomes. But what Robin Williams does with this character is extraordinary. Anybody else would have made this a deeply unsettling experience. But Robin Williams brings such warmth & charm to a completely bizarre series of events. Whilst Sally Field importantly keeps the story somewhere close to the ground. I still watch and laugh at this film through the eyes of a child. And it's the naivety of a child that allows me to see past the flaws.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
73
29th
For a man who hates Robin Williams, this wasn't that bad. It had a couple funny parts. I'd never watch it again, though.
Rated 06 Jun 2010
25
4th
They got this guy to direct Harry Potter films. This guy. Right here.
Rated 16 Aug 2014
20
17th
Considering the subject, Mrs. Doubtfire is particularly regressive when it comes to gender roles or sexuality. All women are villains, the homosexuals are freakish caricatures and no sane man would ever dress as a woman unless there's a brilliant plan involved. The movie itself is not very revolutionary either, and after the surprisingly tight beginning, Chris Columbus' obsessive tugging of emotional strings hardly leaves room for an actual movie.
Rated 22 Sep 2018
50
52nd
Robin Williams is funny, pathetic, unlikable, and sincere in this, all at once. I also doubt this was intentional. It about sums up my thoughts on Mrs. Doubtfire.
Rated 05 Apr 2023
30
3rd
My issue is that Williams is playing a truly awful man who behaves abominably from minute one and routinely blames other people when bad things happen. The original court decision to give him only visitation rights until he establishes a home and a job (!!!) is pretty fucking reasonable, but somehow the profound observation that he loves his children (as if this is an uncommon situation) licenses him to fundamentally abuse his wife's trust.
Rated 26 Dec 2023
60
35th
This only works as a piece of nostalgia, because oooh boy. I realize I am treading on well-worn ground, but the central conceit of this film is insane. Besides that, I am not sure how much there is actually to like about this. Depends on how funny you find Robin Williams dressing up like an old lady.
Rated 23 Jan 2024
10
9th
it makes sense why my dad likes this movie and my mom hates it
Rated 08 Oct 2007
75
71st
An amusing movie. A comedy drama family, which stands out for the acting of Robin Williams.
Rated 12 Mar 2009
70
28th
"Ooooh, hello dear". Cute movie about the lengths (some) people will go to to be with their kids.
Rated 24 Jun 2007
20
2nd
Not just trash, but patriarchal trash. See this review: http://whitevalkyrie.wordpress.com/2012/04/18/mrs-doubtfire-mens-rights-activist-movie/
Rated 18 Jun 2009
71
57th
Probably the only movie I can stand where the man dresses up like a woman in disguise. Robin Williams is one of the only people that could pull this kind of role off.
Rated 06 Jun 2008
63
16th
Remember when Robin WIlliams was cool? Anyone?
Rated 28 Dec 2006
85
55th
one of my favorite movies from my childhood. <3 robin williams.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
68
20th
Robin Willimas dresses as an old lady to be with his kids. I found it funny when I was 12 but the bits I've seen since make think it probably isn't as good as I remember, and I don't remember it being all that great.
Rated 25 Mar 2007
51
16th
I hate Robin Williams films. Also, the premise of this is fucking ridiculous. Like, who is going to buy a guy in drag actually being a woman? I'm not sure why people think this movie is any good.
Rated 08 Jul 2009
5
11th
The novelty of seeing Robin Williams in Old Lady make-up wears off after about sixty seconds.
Rated 27 Feb 2008
85
41st
Robin Williams has such a great body of work.
Rated 29 Mar 2009
89
59th
It's has good comedy and has a good plot. It's a pretty decent movie. Although it's very much hated.
Rated 30 Jul 2008
83
57th
Classic!
Rated 26 Jan 2010
60
45th
While I used to regard it as a bad joke, saw it recently with a group and it caught and kept our attention.
Rated 06 Jan 2011
80
95th
eng & ger; [Mrs. Doubtfire]; ein Mann kämpft darum seine Kinder zu sehen als ihm das sorgerecht entzogen wird - indem er die Betreuung indirekt selbst übernimmt.; (extrem witzig; gefühlvoll);
Rated 30 Dec 2011
35
16th
The film starts out promising, but quickly turns into a twisted lecture on old-fashioned morals about family. The few funny scenes are not enough to make it even a good comedy.
Rated 14 Dec 2008
60
32nd
More than a little creepy in concept and not helped by straitlaced execution. Funny enough for a watch anyway, Pierce Brosnan is surprisingly good as a weenie.
Rated 27 Apr 2009
74
35th
Funny and good Robin Williams performance make this fun to watch.
Rated 25 Jun 2007
72
60th
Compulsory to watch! Is a classic moment when the boy walks in on him/her in the toilet...
Rated 27 Jul 2008
70
42nd
Funny movie, but Robin Williams' shtick gets really old, really fast.
Rated 09 Apr 2007
95
93rd
I loved this movie - A real family classic
Rated 20 Jul 2009
70
29th
I'm not a fan of Robin Williams, but this movie did have some entertaining moments.
Rated 10 May 2007
70
46th
I think I like Mrs. Featherbottom more (see Arrested Development). Still watched it a couple of times when I was younger (and obviously didn't know any better) and found it somewhat amusing.
Rated 13 Sep 2010
16
0th
Men dressed as women are not funny. Wilder might be the only one to pull it off.
Rated 03 Jan 2011
82
55th
It was a run-by fruiting
Rated 10 Jun 2008
76
53rd
It was a fly by fruiting. XD
Rated 07 May 2008
55
21st
Robin Williams is bad enough. Robin Williams in drag is downright scary!
Rated 28 May 2008
65
28th
Family-friendly fun.
Rated 11 Sep 2007
20
15th
Robin Williams in drag. Shoot me now.
Rated 05 Aug 2011
80
64th
Only quibble I have is with the ending. Unhappy endings became popular around this time period.
Rated 19 Mar 2013
85
97th
Alright, it's not exactly Citizen Kane, but I think it is pretty much the perfect family movie. I've lost count of how many times I've seen it, all the way from childhood to adulthood; I can never resist watching it when it's on TV and I love it every time.
Rated 14 Aug 2017
70
74th
Like every Williams vehicle at this time, both carried and ruined by Robin's antics. Has some absolutely hilarious and poignant moments, but a little long and too disoriented to be great.
Rated 30 Jul 2009
65
59th
I've seen this film a lot more times than I rightfully should, but still a solid movie.
Rated 22 Mar 2008
92
71st
Amazingly sweet and kind. It's so, so funny, and clever! I love!
Rated 07 Aug 2007
22
9th
Robin Williams as a woman is horrifying and should be banned.
Rated 29 Aug 2011
70
44th
Gotta love it
Rated 19 Jul 2013
81
44th
Robin Williams Is Very Funny in This.I liked it As Much As Any Other Robin Willam Movie
Rated 14 Aug 2007
76
35th
Decent enough Robin Williams family movie.
Rated 21 Jan 2013
45
15th
While this film was quite funny at a younger age, it seems quite creepy looking at it now. Dressing as a woman to get closer to your children should have ended with this dude in jail.... there's still some decent moments here and there but it's quite lame. Plus, this is the only movie playing in hell.
Rated 15 Jan 2008
60
24th
A bit of a cheeseball, but it makes out pretty well if we're comparing to the various other 'comedian wears drag/fat suit' offerings out there.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
55
37th
Robin Williams is funny, but the story is very corny. I almost couldn't feel for the characters just due to the absurdity of the plot itself.
Rated 02 Mar 2009
70
9th
Silly.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
50
37th
Saw this a lot growing up. I'm sure I have the VHS around here somewhere.
Rated 18 Aug 2008
30
13th
x0
Rated 15 Aug 2007
62
42nd
Had its funny moments. Overall, exactly what I expected. Followed a formula precisely, but Robin Williams is funny sometimes.
Rated 31 Jan 2009
20
7th
Bleh.
Rated 30 Apr 2008
70
55th
fun back than
Rated 09 Jun 2007
1
30th
1 point for when s/he sticks his/her face in the cake.

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