Nanny McPhee (2005)

Director:

Kirk Jones

Writers:

Christianna Brand (books)
Emma Thompson (screenplay)

Release Date:

27 January 2006 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family | Fantasy

Tagline:

You'll Learn To Love Her. Warts And All.

Plot:

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

Plot Keywords:

Governess | Walking Stick | Sibling | Family Values | Kitchen Scene

Awards:

2 wins & 2 nominations

Cast

Emma Thompson	...	Nanny McPhee
Colin Firth	...	Mr. Brown
Kelly Macdonald	...	Evangeline
Thomas Sangster	...	Simon
Eliza Bennett	...	Tora
Jennifer Rae Daykin	...	Lily
Raphaël Coleman	...	Eric
Samuel Honywood	...	Sebastian
Holly Gibbs	...	Christianna
Hebe Barnes	...	Baby Agatha
Zinnia Barnes	...	Baby Agatha
Angela Lansbury	...	Aunt Adelaide
Celia Imrie	...	Mrs. Quickly
Imelda Staunton	...	Mrs. Blatherwick
Elizabeth Berrington	...	Letitia

Also Known As:

Nanny McPhee (France)

MPAA:

Rated PG for mild thematic elements, some rude humor and brief language.

Runtime:

97 min | Philippines:98 min

Country:

USA | UK | France

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | SDDS | Dolby Digital

Certification:

South Korea:All | Iceland:L | UK:U | Sweden:Btl | Ireland:G | Brazil:Livre | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Finland:K-7 | Netherlands:AL | Argentina:Atp | Portugal:M/6 | Germany:o.Al. | Singapore:PG | Canada:G (Ontario) | Australia:PG | Malaysia:U | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Philippines:G | USA:PG

Filming Locations:

Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Company:

Universal Pictures

Trivia:

Real food was thrown during the food fight scene.

Goofs:

Continuity: When the tarantula is crawling on Selma Quickly's hair, Cedric dives onto her. In the first shot his hands are around Selma's neck, as he is falling on top of her, but in the next shot his arms are wrapped around her waist with her arms dangling over his.

Quotes:

[picks up a violin]
Mr. Brown: Simon, cricket practice.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: (2006-01-12)" (2006)

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!!!