‘Mrs. Doubtfire Director Chris Columbus Addresses NC-17 Cut Rumors

Director Chris Columbus clarified speculation about a rumor about the NC-17 rating of his 1993 comedy “Mrs. Doubtfire “.

There is no NC-17 version of the film directed by Robin Williams, but there It is an R-rated cut, Columbus told Entertainment Weekly.

“The reality is that there was an agreement between me and Robin, namely, he will make one or two, three screenplays,” Columbus said. “And then he said, ‘Then let me play.’ And basically I would continue anywhere between 15 and 22 photos, I think 22 is the most I remember ”.

“Mrs. Doubtfire,” which was released with a PG-13 rating, played Williams in the role of her divorced father, Daniel Hillard, who behaves like an elderly woman, a nanny named Euphegenia Doubtfire, to remain close to his children.

Fans have been buzzing about the possibility of an NC-17 version this week after a tweet viral from the Film Facts account it was stated that the late Williams “had improvised so much that there were cuts PG, PG-13, R and NC-17”.

The tweet was based on something Columbus said in 2015. The director, who called Williams “the best actor I’ve worked with,” told Yahoo Entertainment that he ended up with “literally, a PG-rated version of the film.” , PG-13, R and NC-17. ”

However, Columbus told EW last week that the “NC-17” comment was a joke.

The evaluation of an R film means that children under the age of 17 must be accompanied to see it in cinemas by an adult parent or guardian, while an NC-17 evaluation means that no one under the age of 17 will be admitted.

It is unclear whether fans who want a naughty version of the iconic lady will get their wish. When asked if he would ever let the audience see a “lady” rated R Doubtfire, Columbus said he would be “open” to a documentary about making the film, which could include scenes from the R-rated version.

Cast members recalled Williams ‘hilarious and shocking improvement during a 2018 reunion. Pierce Brosnan, who played Williams’ rival Stu, said he “couldn’t even keep him together in front of the many hints of comedy legend.

But Mara Wilson, who played the young Natalie Hillard in the movie (the daughter of Williams’ character) noted on Twitter that Williams kept it for the children when she was present.

“He didn’t say anything about the blue things around me, but I know he said it,” she wrote. “Wouldn’t I be surprised if there was material for an R. NC-17 rating? No way.”