Nanny McPhee

Nanny McPhee

You'll learn to love her. Warts and all.

Directed by Kirk Jones

Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Three Strange Angels

200597 min6.7 / 10

A whimsical, warmly magical family film about a stern but caring nanny who uses fantastical discipline to heal a grieving household and teach unruly children the value of love and togetherness.

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. And when the children's great-aunt and benefactor, Lady Adelaide Stitch, threatens to separate the kids, the family pulls together under the guidance of Nanny McPhee.

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  • Is Nanny McPhee easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.

  • Does Nanny McPhee end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Nanny McPhee scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Nanny McPhee violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Nanny McPhee sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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