Nanny McPhee (2005)
You'll learn to love her. Warts and all.
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.
Director: Kirk Jones
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: October 21, 2005
Cast
- Emma Thompson - Nanny McPhee
- Colin Firth - Mr. Brown
- Kelly Macdonald - Evangeline
- Thomas Brodie-Sangster - Simon
- Eliza Bennett - Tora
- Jennifer Rae Daykin - Lily
- Raphaël Coleman - Eric
- Samuel Honywood - Sebastian
- Holly Gibbs - Christianna
- Hebe Barnes - Baby Agatha
Screenplay
- Christianna Brand (Novel)
- Emma Thompson (Screenplay)
Music: Patrick Doyle
Cinematography: Henry Braham
Editing: Justin Krish, Nick Moore
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Three Strange Angels, Nanny McPhee Productions, Working Title Films, StudioCanal, Universal Pictures
Country: France, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $25M
Box Office: $123M
Original Language: en
Themes
Wizards and Sorcery, Wizard's Apprentice: Hidden Talent, Magical Fantasy Worlds
Keywords
loss of loved one, nanny, education, family relationships, widower, single father, wizard, 19th century, based on young adult novel
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nanny McPhee about?
- 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.
- Who directed Nanny McPhee?
- Nanny McPhee was directed by Kirk Jones.
- Who stars in Nanny McPhee?
- Nanny McPhee stars Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Kelly Macdonald, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Eliza Bennett, Jennifer Rae Daykin.
- How long is Nanny McPhee?
- Nanny McPhee has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Nanny McPhee?
- Nanny McPhee is a Fantasy, Comedy, Family film.
- What is the budget of Nanny McPhee?
- Nanny McPhee had a budget of $25M.
- How much did Nanny McPhee gross?
- Nanny McPhee grossed $123M worldwide.
- Where was Nanny McPhee produced?
- Nanny McPhee was produced in France, United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Nanny McPhee?
- The themes of Nanny McPhee include: Wizards and Sorcery, Wizard's Apprentice: Hidden Talent, Magical Fantasy Worlds.