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Nanny McPhee (2005)

U 97 min  -  Comedy | Family | Fantasy  -   27 January 2006 (USA)
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Reviews: 173 user | 126 critic | 30 from Metacritic.com

Emma Thompson stars as a governess who uses magic to rein in the behavior of seven ne'er-do-well children in her charge.

Director:

Kirk Jones

Writers:

Emma Thompson (screenplay), Christianna Brand ("Nurse Matilda" books)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Emma Thompson ...
Colin Firth ...
Kelly Macdonald ...
Thomas Brodie-Sangster ...
Simon (as Thomas Sangster)
Eliza Bennett ...
Tora
Jennifer Rae Daykin Jennifer Rae Daykin ...
Lily
Raphaël Coleman ...
Eric
Samuel Honywood ...
Sebastian
Holly Gibbs Holly Gibbs ...
Christianna
Hebe Barnes Hebe Barnes ...
Zinnia Barnes Zinnia Barnes ...
Angela Lansbury ...
Celia Imrie ...
Imelda Staunton ...
Elizabeth Berrington ...
Letitia
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Storyline

Mr. Cedric Brown has just lost his wife and is now left with his seven children who misbehave so much that all the nannies have run away. Now he is told by a mysterious voice that he should get Nanny McPhee who is a magical woman with special powers. Written by Daniel Cudley  

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Plot Keywords:

Nanny | Children | Father | Magic | Widower  | See more »

Taglines:

Behave or Beware See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Family | Fantasy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild thematic elements, some rude humor and brief language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA | UK | France

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Nanny McPhee - La nana mágica See more »

Filming Locations:

Buckinghamshire, England, UK See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$25,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£2,603,834 (UK) (23 October 2005) (427 Screens)

Gross:

$122,489,822 (Worldwide) (29 January 2007)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | DTS (as dts) | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Angela Lansbury's first appearance in a theatrical film since 1984's The Company of Wolves. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: During the food fight scene, Aunt Adelaide gets a slice of cake fired at her face, leaving a thick layer of light green color. Then next scene, Aunt Adelaide is walking away, and the frosting is a dark green color. See more »

Quotes

Nanny McPhee: How's the reading coming along?
Evangeline: Oh... all right. I still haven't gotten to the end of the story, though.
Nanny McPhee: There's no need. You are the end of the story.
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Crazy Credits

"This film is dedicated only to the truly naughty - and their children." See more »

Connections

Referenced in "QI: Film (#6.11)" (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"Wedding March"
(1842) (uncredited)
Written by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
Played before the wedding ceremony See more »