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Nanny McPhee
Emma Thompson leads an all-star cast as the governess who uses magic to tame a widower’s seven unruly children.
Director: Kirk Jones
Overview
Emma Thompson stars as the titular governess, employed to tame a widower’s seven unruly children, who turns ever more beautiful the more magic she performs.
Based on the Nurse Matilda series of books, Nanny McPhee was a surprise smash upon its release and remains an enduring family favourite. Its all-star cast includes Colin Firth, Angela Lansbury, Celia Imrie, Imelda Staunton, Derek Jacobi and Kelly Macdonald.
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