Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang
2010 · Movie · PG · 109 min · ★ 6.3 · 64% critics
A magical nanny arrives at a countryside farm to help an overwhelmed mother keep things together while her spouse is away at war. With rival cousins causing chaos and the farm under pressure, she uses odd, playful magic to restore order and teach the children a handful of important lessons.
Based on Nurse Matilda
Also known as Nanny McPhee Returns · Nanny McPhee 2
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Details
- Years
- 2010
- Release date
- 2010-03-26
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Critic score
- 64/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (1,952 votes)
About
You may enjoy this if you want a light, magical family comedy with squabbling kids, barnyard silliness, and a warm message, in the spirit of Mary Poppins Returns; Not for you if you dislike poop jokes, wartime backdrop, or predictable plots.
Pros: whimsical magic antics; family-friendly lessons; some heartfelt moments | Cons: predictable formula; uneven humor; slow, messy pacing
Themes
- nanny
- nostalgic
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- woman director
- based on young adult novel
Awards & recognition
- BAFTA's Children & Young People Award - Feature Film · 2010 · nominated
Cast & crew
Emma Thompson
as Nanny McPhee
Asa Butterfield
as Norman Green
Lil Woods
as Megsie Green
Oscar Steer
as Vincent Green
Rosie Taylor-Ritson
as Celia Gray
Eros Vlahos
as Cyril Gray
Ralph Fiennes
as Lord Gray
Maggie Gyllenhaal
as Isabel Green
Maggie Smith
as Agatha Rose Doherty
Rhys Ifans
as Phil Green
Directed by Susanna White