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The Nanny Diaries

2007·Movie
1h 45min·PG-13
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, family, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A comedy about life at the top, as seen from the bottom.

A college graduate goes to work as a nanny for a rich New York family. Ensconced in their home, she has to juggle their dysfunction, a new romance, and the spoiled brat in her charge.
Romantic ComedyClass ConflictNew York CityNanny ExperienceDysfunctional FamilyComing-of-AgePop Culture ReferencesLightheartedEscapist

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Nanny Diaries

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Where can I stream The Nanny Diaries legally?

The Nanny Diaries is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Nanny Diaries worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 34%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Nanny Diaries rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is The Nanny Diaries?

1 h 45 min

The Nanny Diaries runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Nanny Diaries?

Critics40
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate The Nanny Diaries higher (57) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Nanny Diaries a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$48 million

Yes. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $48 million worldwide, 2.4 times its budget.

What language is The Nanny Diaries in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Nanny Diaries?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Nanny Diaries in 69 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Nanny Diaries use?

No Name GivenLove at First Sight"The Reason You Suck" SpeechMeet CuteEveryone Hates MimesGoofy Print UnderwearSecurity BlanketCool Big SisPrecision F-StrikeParental NeglectShout-OutGratuitous Frenchand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for The Nanny Diaries, including No Name Given, Love at First Sight, "The Reason You Suck" Speech.