90s Kids Grew Up on This Hilarious Robin Williams Movie!

Daniel Hillard is a gifted but slightly eccentric voice actor whose career has had its ups and downs, yet he compensates by showering his three children with love. Fed up with his juvenile antics which she sees as irresponsible, his wife Miranda files for divorce and wins custody.

Desperate at the thought of not seeing his two daughters and son, Daniel decides to go to extreme lengths. With help from his brother, a prosthetics artist, and utilizing his acting skills, he transforms into Euphegenia Doubtfire, an English nanny, who gets hired by Miranda to look after the kids.

• Tonight on Netflix: all the kids of the 90s grew up with this movie, but many have forgotten it three decades later

Robin Williams at His Comedic Best

If you were a child of the 90s, chances are Robin Williams helped shape your early cinema experiences. Whether it was Hook, Jumanji, or Flubber, this exceptional actor who is deeply missed, always managed to use his talent, humor, and sensitivity to delight the younger generation.

In Mrs. Doubtfire, more hilarious than ever, the film seems custom-made for his comedic genius. He unleashes his creativity in countless laugh-out-loud moments, enjoying himself as much as the audience does.

Unforgettable Scenes

Notable moments include the film’s opening, where Daniel Hillard cycles through voices for his animated characters, the scene browsing through various personal ads before choosing Mrs. Doubtfire, and the unexpected visit from the social worker while still dressed as the nanny.

In essence, Mrs. Doubtfire is a cinematic amusement park for its star, who revels in the role to the delight of his audience. Directed by Chris Columbus, known for his knack for creating films aimed at young audiences (Home Alone and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone), the movie also stars Sally Field as Miranda and Pierce Brosnan as her new boyfriend.

Hilarious, yet also tender and endearing, this timeless gem from the 90s, available on Disney+, should bring a wave of nostalgia if you grew up with it, and a delightful surprise if you’ve never seen it before.

Rediscover the trailer for “Mrs. Doubtfire”…