Today, we watch a movie that asks the question: Can women really have it all? Family, career, a clean house..And the answer is yes — if they are a man.

Released in 1993, Mrs. Doubtfire was directed by Chris Columbus, fresh off his hit film Home Alone and its disturbing dystopian sequel Home Alone 2.

Adapted from Anne Fine's 1987 British novel, Robin Williams stars as Daniel Hillard, a talented but irresponsible voice actor whose wife, Miranda (played by Sally Field), finally has enough of his house-destroying shenanigans and files for divorce.

When Daniel is granted limited time with their three children, he handles the situation like any mature adult: He disguises himself as an elderly British woman, sabotages Miranda's search for a housekeeper, and gets himself hired to take care of his own kids.

What follows is a horror movie about divorce, custody, gaslighting, and stalking.

The movie became a massive box-office hit, Williams won a Golden Globe for his performance, and the film took home an Oscar for the makeup that somehow made this entire scheme possible.

Over the years, Mrs. Doubtfire has come under fire for its hilarious take on its complete disregard for one woman’s boundaries. Let’s discuss. Shall we?

CREDITS

Hosts: Erin Maxwell & Kristina "Krissie" Rettig

Edited by: Russ Lichter

Theme Song by: Spooky Dan