Nanny McPhee
“You'll learn to love her. Warts and all.”
Synopsis
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.
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Nanny McPhee Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-10-09
Top Cast
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Emma Thompson
Nanny McPhee
Colin Firth
Mr. Brown
Kelly Macdonald
Evangeline
Thomas Brodie-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
Letita
Derek Jacobi
Mr. Wheen
Patrick Barlow
Mr. Jowls
Adam Godley
Vicar
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 27, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 1, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$123.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.93x
+$98.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirk Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Emma Thompson
- Original Score
- Patrick Doyle
- Original Title
- Nanny McPhee
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $123.3M
- Production Studios
- Three Strange Angels, Working Title, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, StudioCanal
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirk Jones
Emma Thompson, Christianna Brand
Patrick Doyle
Henry Braham
Justin Krish, Nick Moore
Tim Bevan, Liza Chasin, Lindsay Doran, Eric Fellner, Debra Hayward
Department Leadership Roster
Kirk Jones
Director
Emma Thompson
Screenplay
Tim Bevan
Producer
Lindsay Doran
Producer
Eric Fellner
Producer
Patrick Doyle
Original Music Composer
Henry Braham
Director of Photography
Justin Krish
Editor
Nick Moore
Editor
Nic Ede
Costume Design
Michael Howells
Production Design
Andy Bradford
Stunt Coordinator
Rod Woodruff
Stunt Coordinator
Glynis Murray
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nanny McPhee
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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.
Who stars in Nanny McPhee?
The principal cast of Nanny McPhee includes Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Kelly Macdonald, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Eliza Bennett.
When was Nanny McPhee released and how long is it?
Nanny McPhee was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Nanny McPhee?
Nanny McPhee had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $123.3M at the worldwide box office (4.93 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Nanny McPhee?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nanny McPhee was composed by Patrick Doyle.
Is Nanny McPhee based on a book or true story?
Nanny McPhee is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Christianna Brand".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nanny McPhee?
Nanny McPhee holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).