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The Nanny Diaries

2007Movie1 h 45 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic465.9Rotten Tomatoes34%51%

A romantic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy
  • Class Conflict
  • New York City
  • Nanny Experience
  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Pop Culture References
  • Lighthearted
  • Escapist

Cast

24 of 44

Crew

Directed by
Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
Written by
Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini, Nicola Kraus
Produced by
Dany Wolf, Richard N. Gladstein
Music by
Mark Suozzo

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Facts

August 24, 2007 · 1 h 45 min · PG-13

Released
August 24, 2007
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$48 million
Available in
56 countries

Tropes

No Name Given, Love at First Sight, "The Reason You Suck" Speech +9

  • No Name Given
  • Love at First Sight
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Meet Cute
  • Everyone Hates Mimes
  • Goofy Print Underwear
  • Security Blanket
  • Cool Big Sis
  • Precision F-Strike
  • Parental Neglect
  • Shout-Out
  • Gratuitous French

12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Nanny Diaries?"

Questions about The Nanny Diaries

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Nanny Diaries?

The CWHooplaVIX PlexFawesomeLionsgate+Xumo Play

In the United States, The Nanny Diaries streams on Lionsgate+, and it is free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, VIX , Plex, Fawesome, and Xumo Play. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 36 other countries.

Is The Nanny Diaries worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 34%, and Metacritic 46). Audiences rate it higher (57 out of 100) than critics (40).

Is The Nanny Diaries okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Nanny Diaries good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Nanny Diaries make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

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 tropes for it, including No Name Given, Love at First Sight, and "The Reason You Suck" Speech.