Nanny McPhee

A cosy, mischievous Victorian fairy tale where unruly chaos slowly melts into warmth, with a magical governess and a sweet, satisfying happily-ever-after.

Directed by

Kirk Jones

Genres

Fantasy, Comedy, Family

Starring

Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Kelly Macdonald

Tagline

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

Overview

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.

How it feels

Whimsical, warm, light and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Family, grief, parenthood, love

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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