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Nanny McPhee

  • 2005
  • PG
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
89K
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POPULARITY
4,729
228
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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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 ... Read allWidower 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.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.

  • Director
    • Kirk Jones
  • Writers
    • Emma Thompson
    • Christianna Brand
  • Stars
    • Emma Thompson
    • Colin Firth
    • Angela Lansbury
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    89K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,729
    228
    • Director
      • Kirk Jones
    • Writers
      • Emma Thompson
      • Christianna Brand
    • Stars
      • Emma Thompson
      • Colin Firth
      • Angela Lansbury
    • 225User reviews
    • 109Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations total

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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
    • Director
      • Kirk Jones
    • Writers
      • Emma Thompson
      • Christianna Brand
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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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 Today: Episode dated 30 January 2006 (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Wedding March
      (1842) (uncredited)

      Written by Felix Mendelssohn

      Played before the wedding ceremony

    User reviews225

    Featured review
    10/10

    Enchanting

    I went to see this film today with my daughter, who is 31 and her 5 year old daughter and it's a long time since I saw such a truly wonderful film in the cinema.(and I go often)

    I went as a typical granny, ready to enjoy the day out for what it was, but I said to my daughter at the end that if it had been a DVD, I would happily have watched it again right away.

    Apart from the brilliant performances from all involved, this was a beautifully filmed piece of work. The staging and vivid colours used were absolutely perfect and each set was full of things to catch your eye.

    I've always liked Emma Thompson, but not in a 'big fan' kind of way, but I must say she gave one of the most understated, beautifully controlled performances, and her wonderful character was magically endearing within moments of her arrival on the scene.

    I thought hard before giving a rating for this film, but couldn't find one thing to stop it from being absolutely perfect.
    • moirazollinger
    • Nov 25, 2005
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 27, 2006 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La nana mágica
    • Filming locations
      • Dorset, England, UK(Exterior)
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • StudioCanal
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $47,144,110
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,503,650
      • Jan 29, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $123,276,807
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1
      • 2.39 : 1
      • 2.35 : 1

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