Nanny McPhee

PGUnited States rating20051h 37mFantasy, Comedy, Family
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PG US
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A widower with seven energetic children struggles to manage their behavior after the loss of his wife. He hires a mysterious nanny who uses magical abilities to teach the children responsibility and discipline. The family must work together to overcome challenges and find a way to stay together.

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What's in it

Scary
Mild
Violence
None
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Gentle
The film features long scenes of character interaction and a steady narrative flow with only occasional moments of magical action. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeA storm occurs during the night when Nanny McPhee first arrives at the house.
  • Approx.MildThe children imagine a mean stepmother based on fairy tales.

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  1. 1How did the children's behavior change as they learned from Nanny McPhee?
  2. 2Why was it important for the siblings to work together as a team?
  3. 3What did you think about the way Nanny McPhee helped the family grow?

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