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Nanny McPhee

  • 20052005
  • PGPG
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
79K
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Nanny McPhee (2005)
A governess uses magic to rein in the behavior of seven ne'er-do-well children in her charge.
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A governess uses magic to rein in the behavior of seven ne'er-do-well children in her charge.A governess uses magic to rein in the behavior of seven ne'er-do-well children in her charge.A governess uses magic to rein in the behavior of seven ne'er-do-well children in her charge.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
79K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,570
7
    • Kirk Jones
    • Emma Thompson(screenplay)
    • Christianna Brand("Nurse Matilda" books)
  • Stars
    • Emma Thompson
    • Colin Firth
    • Angela Lansbury
    • Kirk Jones
    • Emma Thompson(screenplay)
    • Christianna Brand("Nurse Matilda" books)
  • Stars
    • Emma Thompson
    • Colin Firth
    • Angela Lansbury
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 211User reviews
    • 120Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
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    Colin Firth in Nanny McPhee (2005)
    Thomas Brodie-Sangster in Nanny McPhee (2005)
    Colin Firth, Eliza Bennett, Holly Gibbs, and Jennifer Rae Daykin in Nanny McPhee (2005)
    Colin Firth, Celia Imrie, Eliza Bennett, Samuel Honywood, Raphaël Coleman, Holly Gibbs, and Jennifer Rae Daykin in Nanny McPhee (2005)
    Colin Firth and Emma Thompson in Nanny McPhee (2005)
    Angela Lansbury in Nanny McPhee (2005)
    Colin Firth and Angela Lansbury in Nanny McPhee (2005)
    Thomas Brodie-Sangster and Eliza Bennett in Nanny McPhee (2005)
    Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Eliza Bennett, Samuel Honywood, Raphaël Coleman, Holly Gibbs, and Jennifer Rae Daykin in Nanny McPhee (2005)
    Colin Firth, Eliza Bennett, and Holly Gibbs in Nanny McPhee (2005)
    Imelda Staunton in Nanny McPhee (2005)
    Kelly Macdonald in Nanny McPhee (2005)

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    Emma Thompson
    Emma Thompson
    • Nanny McPhee
    Colin Firth
    Colin Firth
    • Mr. Brown
    Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury
    • Aunt Adelaide
    Kelly Macdonald
    Kelly Macdonald
    • Evangeline
    Thomas Brodie-Sangster
    Thomas Brodie-Sangster
    • Simon
    • (as Thomas Sangster)
    Eliza Bennett
    Eliza Bennett
    • Tora
    Jennifer Rae Daykin
    • Lily
    Raphaël Coleman
    Raphaël Coleman
    • Eric
    Samuel Honywood
    Samuel Honywood
    • Sebastian
    Holly Gibbs
    Holly Gibbs
    • Christianna
    Hebe Barnes
    • Baby Agatha
    Zinnia Barnes
    • Baby Agatha
    Celia Imrie
    Celia Imrie
    • Mrs Quickly
    Imelda Staunton
    Imelda Staunton
    • Mrs Blatherwick
    Elizabeth Berrington
    Elizabeth Berrington
    • Letitia
    Derek Jacobi
    Derek Jacobi
    • Mr Wheen
    Patrick Barlow
    • Mr Jowls
    Adam Godley
    Adam Godley
    • Vicar
      • Kirk Jones
      • Emma Thompson(screenplay)
      • Christianna Brand("Nurse Matilda" books)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Dame Emma Thompson said that it took her nine years to write this screenplay, while it took her only five years to write Sense and Sensibility (1995), for which she won an Oscar.
    • Goofs
      When Nanny McPhee seems to suddenly "appear" to Cook, after the children have gotten sick, you can see Nanny stand up from behind the counter, if you watch closely through the red bottle as the camera passes.
    • Quotes

      Nanny McPhee: There is something you should understand about the way I work. When you need me but do not want me, then I must stay. When you want me but no longer need me, then I have to go. It's rather sad, really, but there it is.

      [Nanny McPhee turns around to walk out of the room, but stops once she hears Simon]

      Simon Brown: We will never want you!

      Nanny McPhee: Then I will never go.

    • Crazy credits
      "This film is dedicated only to the truly naughty - and their children."
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #18.102 (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Wedding March
      (1842) (uncredited)

      Written by Felix Mendelssohn

      Played before the wedding ceremony

    User reviews211

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    9/10
    Perfect escapism!
    Saw the film this morning at a Sunday Times preview and I'd like to think that more than a few of you will be eating your words when you see the finished product. It's beautifully put together, with lots of humour, the attractive Colin Firth and many superb performances. Celia Imrie creates a colourful character in Mrs Quickly, Imelda Staunton is fantastic as the cook (Mrs Blatherwick) and Angela Lansbury is expertly cast as Aunt Adelaide (despite the feathered dress making her look like a turkey!) As guessed at on another thread, Nanny McPhee does teach the children - that manners matter, you should be responsible for your actions, and that actions have consequences. It isn't dumbed down, there's certainly no 'dopey dialogue' - and there's also no annoying Americanisms as beset Charlie & the Chocolate Factory.

    At first glance, you could imagine Emma Thompson giving a very over the top performance, given the warts, over-sized nose and tooth. Instead she gives a careful and considered performance - everything in the right measure.

    Enjoy Nanny McPhee for what it is - a large dose of magical escapism with plenty of laughs for good measure. A few rude words and food fights to keep the kids (and parents) happy, oh and a dancing donkey, but overall a film that is lots of fun. Can't wait for the DVD.
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    FAQ6

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    • What are the five lessons that Nanny McPhee had to teach the children?

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    • Release date
      • January 27, 2006 (United States)
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • Universal (United States)
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Dorset, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • StudioCanal
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    • 1 hour 37 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS

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