A Whale of a Tale vs Mrs. Doubtfire
Mrs. Doubtfire has the higher audience score (7.2/10 against 5.5/10 for A Whale of a Tale). A Whale of a Tale is the shorter watch at 1h 37m compared with 2h 5m. A Whale of a Tale is the older of the two (1976 against 1993). Both are comedy, drama, family movies, so they suit a similar mood.
A Whale of a Tale
Mrs. Doubtfire| A Whale of a Tale | Mrs. Doubtfire | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.5/10 | ★ 7.2/10 |
| Year | 1976 | 1993 |
| Length | 1h 37m | 2h 5m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Family | Comedy, Drama, Family |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Ewing Miles Brown | Chris Columbus |
| Main cast | William Shatner, Andy Devine, Abby Dalton, Richard Arlen, Don Epperson | Pierce Brosnan, Sally Field, Matthew Lawrence, Mara Wilson, Robin Williams |
Synopsis
A Whale of a Tale
Young Joey wants to be an animal trainer so badly that he sneaks into off-limits areas of Marineland.
Mrs. Doubtfire
Loving but irresponsible dad Daniel Hillard, estranged from his exasperated spouse, is crushed by a court order allowing only weekly visits with his kids. When Daniel learns his ex needs a housekeeper, he gets the job -- disguised as a British nanny. Soon he becomes not only his children's best pal but the kind of parent he should have been from the start.
Where to watch
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