1. The Birdcage
#587 most popular movie yesterdayStarring Robin Williams, The Birdcage is about a gay couple who pretends to be straight to impress their son's conservative future in-laws. The themes of disguise and authenticity, combined with Williams’ superb performance, appeal to those who enjoy the heartfelt and comic elements of Mrs. Doubfire.
7 movies like The Birdcage...2. White Chicks
#759 most popular movie yesterdayIn White Chicks, two FBI agents go undercover disguising themselves as two white heiresses. This comedy dives into themes of identity and offers a raucous adventure that should hit the spot for viewers who love the transformation and undercover antics in Mrs. Doubtfire.
8 movies like White Chicks...3. Tootsie
#1,647 most popular movie yesterdayTootsie features the comedic tale of an actor who, much like Robin Williams' character in Mrs. Doubtfire, transforms himself into a woman to land a job. With Dustin Hoffman in the leading role, audience who loved the disguise and role-playing in Mrs. Doubtfire will find Tootsie's take on gender roles and identity equally hilarious and insightful.
5 movies like Tootsie...4. Liar Liar
#1,877 most popular movie yesterdayLiar Liar's premise of a father going to extreme lengths to reconcile with his family, featuring Jim Carrey's fantastic comedic performance, strikes a chord similar to Mrs. Doubtfire. Both movies capture the essence of familial love through humor and heartfelt moments.
8 movies like Liar Liar...5. Sister Act
#1,923 most popular movie yesterdaySister Act stars Whoopi Goldberg as a singer who goes into hiding as a nun, and while she doesn't pretend to be another gender, the movie's humor from out-of-place pretending and engaging musical numbers is in line with the joyous energy found in Mrs. Doubtfire.
7 movies like Sister Act...6. The Pacifier
#2,792 most popular movie yesterdayWhile not involving cross-dressing, The Pacifier features Vin Diesel as a tough Navy SEAL tasked with protecting a family of children. The juxtaposition of a macho figure in a domestic, caretaker role parallels the situational comedy that drives Mrs. Doubtfire's plot.
8 movies like The Pacifier...7. Big Momma's House
#3,127 most popular movie yesterdayIn Big Momma's House, an FBI agent goes undercover as an elderly Southern woman to protect a witness. The use of cross-dressing disguise for comedic effect and its themes of family and identity may resonate with fans of Mrs. Doubtfire's heartwarming humor.
7 movies like Big Momma's House...8. The Nanny Diaries
#3,438 most popular movie yesterdayThe film revolves around a woman becoming a nanny to a wealthy family, navigating through unfamiliar territory, much like Robin Williams' character does in Mrs. Doubtfire. The Nanny Diaries covers similar themes concerning family life and childcare with a comedic touch.
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