Mrs. Doubtfire Timeline ( Real )

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November 24, 1993

Release of Mrs. Doubtfire

The comedy film 'Mrs. Doubtfire', starring Robin Williams, was released in theaters.

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January 22, 1994

Golden Globe Awards for Mrs. Doubtfire

Robin Williams won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his role in 'Mrs. Doubtfire'.

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January 1994

Box Office Success of Mrs. Doubtfire

By early 1994, 'Mrs. Doubtfire' became one of the top-grossing films of 1993, grossing over $441 million worldwide.

Mrs. Doubtfire Timeline ( Fictional )

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Early 1990s

Daniel and Miranda decide to separate

Daniel Hillard and Miranda Hillard decide to legally separate due to marital issues, starting the custody battle for their children.

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Shortly after separation

Daniel loses custody of his children

Daniel is granted limited visitation rights by the court, unable to have his children live with him full-time due to his job and lifestyle.

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After custody ruling

Daniel loses his job as a voice actor

Daniel gets fired from his voice acting job because his professional responsibilities conflict with his need to care for his children.

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Immediately after job loss

Daniel creates Mrs. Doubtfire persona

Daniel disguises himself as an elderly British nanny named Mrs. Euphegenia Doubtfire to spend more time with his children.

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Shortly after disguise is created

Mrs. Doubtfire is hired as the nanny

Using the disguise, Daniel is hired by Miranda as the family's new housekeeper and nanny.

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Weeks after Mrs. Doubtfire is hired

Daniel balances dual identities

Daniel (as Mrs. Doubtfire) manages his roles caring for children during the day, and his real self dealing with his personal life and fights for custody.

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One month after Mrs. Doubtfire is hired

Miranda discovers Mrs. Doubtfire's true identity

During a birthday party, Miranda realizes that Mrs. Doubtfire is actually Daniel in disguise.

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Several weeks after revelation

Custody ruling in court favors Daniel's visitation

Following the revelation, a court ruling allows Daniel more time with his children, improving his parental rights.

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End of the movie timeline

Family begins reconciliation

Miranda and Daniel start to work together amicably for the sake of their children, moving towards co-parenting.