When Miranda decides to hire a nanny, Daniel learns about it and uses his acting experience to pose as "Iphigenia Doubtfire", an elderly Scottish former housekeeper.

After Miranda discovers Daniel's secret, they have a terrible argument in front of the children, culminating in the three kids announcing that they hate both of their parents.

Realizing how bad things have gotten, Miranda finally resolves the situation by giving Daniel a steady job as her gardener so that he can continue to be around their children.

[3] The film also served as the basis for the 1995 Filipino comedy-drama mockbuster Wanted: Perfect Father starring Dolphy, with some scenes directly lifted from Mrs.

[4][5][6] Author Anne Fine based the name of her novel on a 1970s-era second-hand store, "Madame Doubtfire", located at the corner of Howe Street and South East Circus Place in Edinburgh.