The Nanny Diaries (2007)

A college graduate goes to work as a nanny for a rich New York family. Ensconced in their home, she has to juggle their dysfunction, a new romance, and the spoiled brat in her charge.

Directors:

Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini

Writers:

Emma McLaughlin (novel), Nicola Kraus (novel)

Stars:

Scarlett Johansson, Laura Linney, Paul Giamatti

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Scarlett Johansson	...	Annie Braddock
Donna Murphy	...	Judy Braddock
John Henry Cox	...	Dean
Alicia Keys	...	Lynette
Lewis Payton Jr.	...	Bike Messenger
Sonnie Brown	...	Human Resources Director
Georgina Chapman	...	TriBeCa Fashionista
Nicholas Art	...	Grayer (as Nicholas Reese Art)
Jodi Michelle Pynn	...	Screeching Lady
Mike Rad	...	Dude
Laura Linney	...	Mrs. X
Joanna Heimbold	...	Glamour Mom
Marla Sucharetza	...	Charity Mom
Phoebe Jonas	...	Xanax Mom
Allison Sarofim	...	Eating Disorder Mom

Storyline

After graduating from Montclair State, New Jersey Girl Annie can't make up her mind about what to do with her life. After saving a little boy from being run over in the park, she is quickly employed as a nanny for a rich Upper East Side couple. Mr X is occupied with his business, Mrs X loves shopping, and neither really likes to spend time with their little boy Grayer. Annie quickly learns that she has more than her hands full taking care of him. Her busy schedule doesn't give her much spare time. Mrs X fired her last nanny because she was dating and that gives Annie problems when Harvard Hottie who lives in the same building asks her out on a date.

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Plot Keywords:

nanny | manhattan new york city | fish out of water | upper east side manhattan new york city | female protagonist | 

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Taglines:

A comedy about life at the top, as seen from the bottom.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson would both go on to be Marvel superheroes (Captain America and Black Widow).

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Goofs

When Annie is in the bath and Mrs. X comes in, the filmmakers have added a fart sound and bubbles - but since Annie is underwater, there would only be bubbles.

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Quotes

Annie Braddock: C'mon, grove, why won't you shake your booty?
Grayer: 'Cause I have to make a doodie.

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Connections

Referenced in Orange Is the New Black: Blood Donut (2013)

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Soundtracks

Shine
Written and Performed by Laura Izibor
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

User Reviews

Quite nice

As another reviewer pointed out-> "Better than expected". So if your expectations are low, you will be positively surprised. I watched it a sneak preview with some friends. I guess Scarlett Johansson haters won't like the movie from the start, but everyone else can give it a shot.

Yes it is predictable, yes it has it's awkward moments, but it's also likable. The cast is stellar throughout, most of the jokes work and the kid performer walks a fine line, but always stays/plays it straight. The movie keeps a light tone overall, but has it's dark(er) moments too. They might not work for everyone (and some might hate the ending), but overall it's a decent movie (effort)

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English French Spanish

Release Date:

24 August 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Nanny Diaries

Filming Locations:

Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$7,480,927, 26 August 2007

Gross USA:

$25,930,652

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$47,817,020

Company Credits

Production Co:

The Weinstein Company, FilmColony

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Sound Mix:

DTS SDDS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1