Nanny McPhee Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

You'll Learn To Love Her. Warts And All.

Last modified: Dec. 22, 2008

Nanny McPhee

Director: Kirk Jones

Starring: Emma Thompson • Colin Firth • Angela Lansbury • Kelly MacDonald • Thomas Sangster

PG Comedy N/A

86% WILL SEE 14% WON'T SEE

Plot: In this dark and witty fable, Emma Thompson portrays a person of unsettling appearance and magical powers who enters the household of the recently widowed Mr. Brown (Colin Firth) and attempts to tame his seven exceedingly ill-behaved children. The children, led by the oldest boy Simon (Thomas Sangster), have managed to drive away 17 previous nannies and are certain that they will have no trouble with this one. But as Nanny McPhee takes control, they begin to notice that their vile behavior now leads swiftly and magically to rather startling consequences. Her influence also extends to the family's deeper problems, including Mr. Brown's sudden and seemingly inexplicable attempts to find a new wife; an announcement by the domineering Aunt Adelaide (Angela Lansbury) that she intends to take one of the children away; and the sad and secret longings of their scullery maid, Evangeline (Kelly Macdonald). As the children's behavior begins to change, Nanny McPhee's arresting face and frame appear to change as well, creating even more questions about this mysterious stranger whom the children and their father have come to love.

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A look at Nanny McPhee behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Kirk Jones last helmed My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 and What to Expect When You're Expecting. The film's writer Emma Thompson last penned Last Christmas and Effie Gray.

Dec 2004

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Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for mild thematic elements, some rude humor and brief language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: You'll Learn To Love Her. Warts And All.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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Nanny McPhee was released in on Friday, January 27 , 2006. There were three other movies released on the same date, including Annapolis, Big Momma's House 2 and Bubble.