Nanny McPhee(2005)
“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.
Director
Kirk Jones
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Budget
$25M
Revenue
$123M
Cast
Emma Thompson
as Nanny McPhee
Colin Firth
as Mr. Brown
Kelly Macdonald
as Evangeline
Thomas Brodie-Sangster
as Simon
Eliza Bennett
as Tora
Jennifer Rae Daykin
as Lily
Raphaël Coleman
as Eric
Samuel Honywood
as Sebastian
Holly Gibbs
as Christianna
Hebe Barnes
as Baby Agatha
Zinnia Barnes
as Baby Agatha
Angela Lansbury
as Aunt Adelaide
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2005
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$25M
Box Office
$123M
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer • Three Strange Angels • Nanny McPhee Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Nanny McPhee?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Nanny McPhee (2005).
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 and released in 2005. It is a fantasy, comedy, family film.
How long is Nanny McPhee?▼
Nanny McPhee has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in Nanny McPhee?▼
The cast of Nanny McPhee includes Emma Thompson as Nanny McPhee, Colin Firth as Mr. Brown, Kelly Macdonald as Evangeline, Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Simon, Eliza Bennett as Tora and more.
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