Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)

Kernel Score: 82% · 6,522 ratings · Rated PG-13

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family

Released: 1993-11-24

Runtime: 125 minutes

Is Mrs. Doubtfire worth watching?

Worth watching. Robin Williams plays a divorced dad who poses as a nanny to see his kids. It's a big, funny, family-friendly comedy, with a warmer and more serious centre than you'd expect.

Watch it if you

  • like Robin Williams
  • enjoy family comedies with heart
  • want a feel-good watch

Skip it if you

  • dislike broad, farcical comedy
  • want a realistic story of divorce

Best for: Family movie night

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Mrs. Doubtfire

  • Stream: Disney+, Hulu
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Loving but irresponsible dad Daniel Hillard, estranged from his exasperated spouse, is crushed by a court order allowing only weekly visits with his kids. When Daniel learns his ex needs a housekeeper, he gets the job -- disguised as a British nanny. Soon he becomes not only his children's best pal but the kind of parent he should have been from the start.

Mrs. Doubtfire parents' guide: ages 8+

Parents need to know that Mrs. Doubtfire is a PG-13 family comedy about a divorced dad who disguises himself as a nanny to stay close to his kids, with some crude humor and mature marital themes.

  • Language: Some — Contains some mild-to-moderate language typical of a PG-13 comedy.
  • Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — Brief references consistent with an early-90s adult comedy setting.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like Mrs. Doubtfire

If you liked Mrs. Doubtfire, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • Home Alone (1990) — 89%: Family comedy with plenty of slapstick.
  • Instant Family (2018) — 85%: Family-focused comedy-drama with heart.
  • Fatherhood (2021) — 86%: Warm story of a single dad and his child.
  • Stepmom (1998) — 80%: Family drama about blended families.

Director

Chris Columbus

Cast

  • Robin Williams as Daniel Hillard / Mrs. Doubtfire
  • Sally Field as Miranda Hillard
  • Lisa Jakub as Lydia Hillard
  • Matthew Lawrence as Chris Hillard
  • Mara Wilson as Natalie Hillard
  • Pierce Brosnan as Stu
  • Robert Prosky as Mr. Lundy
  • Anne Haney as Mrs. Sellner
  • Harvey Fierstein as Frank
  • Scott Capurro as Jack

Mrs. Doubtfire FAQ

Is Mrs. Doubtfire worth watching?

Worth watching. Robin Williams plays a divorced dad who poses as a nanny to see his kids. It's a big, funny, family-friendly comedy, with a warmer and more serious centre than you'd expect.

Where can I watch Mrs. Doubtfire?

In the US you can stream Mrs. Doubtfire on Disney+ and Hulu and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Mrs. Doubtfire OK for kids?

Mrs. Doubtfire is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Mrs. Doubtfire is a PG-13 family comedy about a divorced dad who disguises himself as a nanny to stay close to his kids, with some crude humor and mature marital themes.

What movies are like Mrs. Doubtfire?

If you liked Mrs. Doubtfire, try Home Alone, Instant Family, Fatherhood and Stepmom.