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1993 · 125 min · PG-13

Mrs. Doubtfire

Directed by Chris Columbus · Comedy, Drama, Family

Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) is a Comedy film, directed by Chris Columbus set in San Francisco during the 1990s. It runs 125 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A con artist, with a comedic and hopeful tone. Themes of family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Howard Shore
Cinematography
Donald McAlpine
Cast
Robin WilliamsSally FieldLisa JakubMatthew LawrenceMara WilsonPierce BrosnanRobert ProskyAnne Haney

The world of this film

Setting

Where
San Francisco
Setting
Urban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Con Artist
Themes
Family & Loyalty
Tone
ComedicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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