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Madame Doubtfire→Madame Doubtfire
Anne Fine·2003·Director: Eric Civanyan
60%
Faithfulness
3.6
Book Rating
3.4
Movie Rating
Platform: DVD
Michel Leeb, Josy Bernard, Francis Lemaire
The Book
Madame Doubtfire, known as Alias Madame Doubtfire in the United States, is a 1987 novel written by English author Anne Fine for teenage and young adult audiences. The novel is about a father who poses as a female nanny to care for his estranged children after a divorce.
The Film
A divorced father disguises himself as a female housekeeper to spend time with his children. Through his alter ego, he learns valuable lessons about family and relationships. The film is a French comedic adaptation inspired by the original American story.
Key Differences
The film changes the setting from the UK/US to France. The protagonist's disguise and motivations are altered to fit French cultural humor. The story simplifies some emotional complexities found in the book.
Our Verdict
Read the book firstThe film takes significant liberties with the source material, focusing more on French comedic elements than the original story's emotional depth. Therefore, reading the book first provides a better understanding of the characters and themes.
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