‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Still Stands Up as 90s Hijinks with Some Real Heart

In 1993, Robin Williams starred with Sally Field in Mrs. Doubtfire, a quirky, heart-warming film about a divorced dad who pretends to be female housekeeper in order to keep seeing his kids. It’s the epitome of 1990s hijinks. In a television landscape filled with “Family Matters,” “Full House,” and “Boy Meets World,” it isn’t any wonder that one of the top blockbuster films of the time would mimic these shows by combining outlandish shenanigans with intense family drama. Even though the film is chained tightly to its own era, there is a strong heartbeat that allows its message and comedy to slide through time. Read on! Director Chris Columbus’ tale brings more than just nostalgia to today’s viewers; there is also a poignant message about divorce, change and growing up. The film discusses the balance of responsibility and love and shows how the two are not easily separated. Divorce is okay. This …