Mrs. Doubtfire

PG-13United States rating19932h 5mComedy, Drama, Family
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A father who is struggling to stay close to his children after a divorce takes on a secret identity to spend more time with them. He poses as a British nanny to get into his ex-wife's home and become a part of their daily lives. It is a funny story about a man trying to prove his love for his family.

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Scary
None
Violence
None
Language
Mild
Rude humour
Some
Sad themes
Some
Pace
Moderate
This is a standard family comedy with a mix of dialogue heavy scenes and moments of physical comedy. Estimated

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  1. 1Why did the father decide to use a disguise to be near his children?
  2. 2How did the children's lives change when they had a consistent person to help them?
  3. 3What did the father learn about being a responsible parent throughout the story?

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