Nanny McPhee
Nanny McPhee

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Nanny McPhee

2005
Movie
97 min
English

Widower Cedric Brown hires Nanny McPhee to care for his seven rambunctious children, who have chased away all previous nannies. Taunted by Simon and his siblings, Nanny McPhee uses mystical powers to instill discipline. And when the children's great-aunt and benefactor, Lady Adelaide Stitch, threatens to separate the kids, the family pulls together under the guidance of Nanny McPhee.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes42%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users77%
Director: Kirk JonesGenres: Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

When the widowed Mr. Brown's seven unruly children manage to drive away seventeen nannies, he is at his wit's end. Desperate, he calls upon the magical Nanny McPhee, who arrives with an eyebrow that signals her power and a promise to stay until the children are good. Through a series of lessons and enchanted occurrences, Nanny McPhee helps the children learn to control their behavior and appreciate their father and each other.

Critical Reception

Nanny McPhee was generally well-received by critics and audiences, praised for its charming performances, whimsical storyline, and ability to entertain both children and adults. While some found the plot predictable, the film's heartwarming message and comedic elements resonated positively.

What Reviewers Say

  • A charming and magical family film with a strong performance from Emma Thompson.

  • Offers gentle life lessons wrapped in a whimsical and entertaining package.

  • While predictable, the film succeeds in being a delightful experience for younger audiences and their parents.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed Nanny McPhee, finding it a delightful and magical movie for the whole family. Many appreciated the film's humor, the heartwarming story, and Emma Thompson's performance, though some noted it was a bit too predictable.

Fun Fact

Emma Thompson based Nanny McPhee on characters from the Nurse Matilda books by Christianna Brand, whom her mother, Phyllida Lowe, had been a governess for.

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