Magic is in short supply in this boring fantasy about an enchanted governess (Emma Thompson) hired by a widower(Colin Firth) to take his seven unruly children in hand. The gruesome twist is that the titular Nanny comes with a face full of warts, a snaggle tooth and a schnozz Jimmy Durante would be ashamed of.

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Film Details

U
UK Theatrical Release Date: Oct 21st 2005
Genre
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Director
- Kirk Jones
Screenplay
- Emma Thompson

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