Nanny McPhee
Year | 2006 |
Starring | Angela Lansbury, Colin Firth, Emma Thompson, Imelda Staunton, Kelly Macdonald |
Director(s) | Kirk Jones |
Rating | PG |
Genre(s) | Comedy, Family, Fantasy |
Runtime | 97 min |
The recently widowed Mr. Brown attempts to tame his seven exceedingly ill-behaved children. The children, led by the oldest boy Simon, have managed to drive away 17 previous nannies and are certain that they will have no trouble with this one. But as Nanny McPhee takes control, they begin to notice that their vile behavior now leads swiftly and magically to rather startling consequences.
Sample Discussion Guide Questions:
The children drove away seventeen nannies before Nanny McPhee arrived. Why do you think they despised having a nanny so much?
Nanny McPhee explained to Mr. Brown from the start, “When you need me but do not want me then I must stay. When you want me but do not need me I must go.” What exactly does this statement mean to you?