Nanny McPhee (2005) Fantasy Comedy Family
Nanny McPhee (2005) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 6.63/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.6/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.9/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 7.4/10
Nanny McPhee Plot Synopsis:
Mr. Cedric Brown (Colin Firth) has just lost his wife and is now left with his seven children who misbehave so much, that all of the nannies have run away. Now he is told by a mysterious voice that he should get Nanny McPhee (Dame Emma Thompson), who is a magical woman with special powers.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A governess uses magic to rein in the behavior of seven ne"er-do-well children in her charge.
Tagline: You"ll Learn To Love Her. Warts And All.
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Nanny McPhee Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2005 (more 2005 movies)
Box Office: $47,144,110
Awards: 3
Nominations: 4
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, France, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Nanny McPhee Release Dates In Theaters: Jan 27, 2006
Writers: Emma Thompson, Christianna Brand
Producers: Tim Bevan, David Brown, Liza Chasin, Lindsay Doran, Eric Fellner, Debra Hayward, Glynis Murray
Editors: Justin Krish, Nick Moore
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Nanny McPhee (2005) Cast (Click to Expand)
Nanny McPhee Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Emma Thompson | ... | Nanny McPhee |
| Colin Firth | ... | Mr. Brown |
| Kelly Macdonald | ... | Evangeline |
| Thomas Brodie-Sangster | ... | Simon (as Thomas Sangster) |
| 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 |
| Derek Jacobi | ... | Mr Wheen |
| Patrick Barlow | ... | Mr Jowls |
| Adam Godley | ... | Vicar |
| Claire Downes | ... | Nanny Whetstone |
| Phyllida Law | ... | The Voice of Mrs Partridge (voice) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Emma Thompson (b. April 15, 1959) – Nanny McPhee
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 7¾" (1.72 m)
Also known as: Dame Emma Thompson - Colin Firth (b. September 10, 1960) – Mr. Brown
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 1½" (1.87 m)
Also known as: Colin Firth & Stanley Tucci - Kelly Macdonald (b. February 23, 1976) – Evangeline
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 2½" (1.59 m)
Also known as: Kelly MacDonald - Thomas Brodie-Sangster (b. May 16, 1990) – Simon (as Thomas Sangster)
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Thomas Brodie Sangster | Thomas Sangster - Eliza Bennett (b. March 17, 1992) – Tora
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Eliza Hope Bennett - Jennifer Rae Daykin – Lily
- Raphaël Coleman, as Eric, passed away at age 25 in .
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Samuel Honywood – Sebastian
- Holly Gibbs – Christianna
- Hebe Barnes – Baby Agatha
- Zinnia Barnes – Baby Agatha
- Angela Lansbury (b. October 16, 1925) – Aunt Adelaide
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Celia Imrie (b. July 15, 1952) – Mrs Quickly
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 5½" (1.66 m) - Imelda Staunton (b. January 9, 1956) – Mrs Blatherwick
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' (1.52 m) - Elizabeth Berrington (b. August 3, 1970) – Letitia
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
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