A governess uses magic to rein in the behavior of seven ne'er-do-well children in her charge.A governess uses magic to rein in the behavior of seven ne'er-do-well children in her charge.A governess uses magic to rein in the behavior of seven ne'er-do-well children in her charge.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 4 nominations
Thomas Brodie-Sangster
- Simon
- (as Thomas Sangster)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaDame Emma Thompson said that it took her nine years to write this screenplay, while it took her only five years to write Sense and Sensibility (1995), for which she won an Oscar.
- GoofsWhen Nanny McPhee seems to suddenly "appear" to Cook, after the children have gotten sick, you can see Nanny stand up from behind the counter, if you watch closely through the red bottle as the camera passes.
- Quotes
Nanny McPhee: There is something you should understand about the way I work. When you need me but do not want me, then I must stay. When you want me but no longer need me, then I have to go. It's rather sad, really, but there it is.
[Nanny McPhee turns around to walk out of the room, but stops once she hears Simon]
Simon Brown: We will never want you!
Nanny McPhee: Then I will never go.
- Crazy credits"This film is dedicated only to the truly naughty - and their children."
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #18.102 (2010)
Featured review
Great fun and entertainment!
I took my children, ages 8 and 5, to see the movie over the weekend and I'd have to say that I enjoyed it every bit as much as they did. The character portrayed by Emma Thompson was simply wonderful. Even though she used her "magic" to get desired results from the children, all one had to do was look into her eyes and see the genuine compassion she felt for the children. The whole scenario with the fairy tale books and logic behind WHY the children misbehaved to much made them not nearly as bratty as one would have expected from such behavior and actually made me feel a bit sorry for them so they became almost likable in their attitudes. They weren't just "brats" for the sake of being brats; they had a genuine fear of losing their father which, ultimately would have happened had he married that harpie Mrs. Quimby.
My children absolutely loved the whole barnyard animal scene, especially the dancing donkey. Second to that was the food fight at the wedding. I found this movie to be appropriate for children of ALL ages and simply enjoyable for myself as well. I highly recommend this movie!!!
My children absolutely loved the whole barnyard animal scene, especially the dancing donkey. Second to that was the food fight at the wedding. I found this movie to be appropriate for children of ALL ages and simply enjoyable for myself as well. I highly recommend this movie!!!
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- CarlyJFrederick
- Jan 30, 2006
Details
- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- Bảo Mẫu Phù Thủy
- Filming locations
- Dorset, England, UK(Exterior)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $25,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $47,144,110
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $14,503,650
- Jan 29, 2006
- Gross worldwide
- $123,276,807
- Runtime1 hour 37 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
- 2.39 : 1
- 2.35 : 1
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