History Heartwarming / MrsDoubtfire

** Similarly, their unseen mother, while implied to be overbearing, does love both her sons very much and has a close relationship with Frank and gets along great with Jack and is completely accepting of Frank's sexuality and relationship, despite being in her mid-sixties at least.

* It's not focused on, and is PlayedForLaughs besides, but Daniel's relationship with his brother is shown to be very close and supportive. It's his brother he goes to for support when the divorce happens, he goes to his brother to create Mrs. Doubtfire both because of his skills and the fact that he would offer his support in "being a woman"(It's played for laughs, but said scene really looks like Daniel's brother is believing that he is coming out as transgender), and, despite having very different temperaments, they are also quite in sync with each other, as shown with the sudden impromptu "Matchmakers" moment. Also -- remembering that this is the '90's -- Daniel never gives his brother crap for being openly gay, apart from a very mild and rather lighthearted joke. It's even more heartwarming, when Frank tells Daniel: "you're my brother; I will never let you be embarrassed".

* It's not focused on, and is PlayedForLaughs besides, but Daniel's relationship with his brother is shown to be very close and supportive. It's his brother he goes to for support when the divorce happens, he goes to his brother to create Mrs. Doubtfire both because of his skills and the fact that he would offer his support in "being a woman", and, despite having very different temperaments, they are also quite in sync with each other, as shown with the sudden impromptu "Matchmakers" moment. Also -- remembering that this is the '90's -- Daniel never gives his brother crap for being openly gay, apart from a very mild and rather lighthearted joke. It's even more heartwarming, when Frank tells Daniel: "you're my brother; I will never let you be embarrassed".

** The bus driver returns in a deleted scene where a drunk/tired Daniel tells him that he is really a man after the driver tries to ask him out. The bus driver doesn't bat an eye, compliments him and wishes him the best of luck.

* Remember the horrendously boring professor talking about dinosaurs? The one that the boss wanted to get rid of, for dragging down the whole afternoon lineup? Well Daniel must have talked the boss into keeping him around, because at the end, he is seen on Mrs. Doubtfire's show as "Mr. Sprinkles," the friendly mailman! Every episode, he brings mail from the viewers.

** Daniel knows what it is like to be fired because you aren't what the higher-ups want, what with him being fired for not wanting to promote smoking, so he probably made sure that the guy had a part so he would not have to go through what Daniel had to go through. And in all honesty in the brief moment you see him as "Mr. Sprinkles" he seems to be enjoying his new role.

* The absolutely magnificent candlelight dinner Daniel prepares for the family on his first full day as Mrs. Doubtfire. He had to do some quick thinking owing to his lack of cooking ability, but despite the close calls he is able to greet Miranda to a spotless home and a great meal to cap off the evening. Lydia notes that it is the happiest she'd ever seen her mother in what feels like forever, and Daniel is quite touched when he hears it from her.

* The bus driver is kind of played for laughs with how he hits on Mrs. Doubtfire and does not realize it is a man underneath, but he seems like a sweet guy. This especially comes through in this dialogue:

* While it is diminished by calling Daniel a loser immediately afterwards, Stu telling his friend that he is crazy about Miranda's kids as well as her is really sweet, especially considering that the script originally had him wanting to send them off to boarding school.
** Even Stu calling Daniel a loser is heartwarming, in a certain sense, given that he hasn't met Daniel and has probably only heard Miranda's side of things. It comes off as him imagining Daniel a much worse person because [[PapaWolf he has become protective of the kids]] and views Daniel as having hurt them through the actions that led to the Hillards' divorce.
** It is also worth noting that Stu only makes the comment to his friend where the kids cannot hear him. Daniel and Miranda both take shots at each other in front of their kids (something Mrs. Doubtfire subtly calls Miranda out on) but Stu at least tries to keep his opinion away from them.
* It is not focused on, and is PlayedForLaughs besides, but Daniel's relationship with his brother is shown to be very close and supportive. It is his brother he goes to for support when the divorce happens, he goes to his brother to create Mrs. Doubtfire both because of his skills and the fact that he would offer his support in "being a woman", and, despite having very different temperaments, they are also quite in sync with each other, as shown with the sudden impromptu "Matchmakers" moment. Also -- remembering that this is the '90's -- Daniel never gives his brother crap for being openly gay, apart from a very mild and rather lighthearted joke.
** It is even more heartwarming,when Frank tells Daniel: "you're my brother; I will never let you be embarrassed".

** Daniel knows what it is like to be fired because you aren't what the higher-ups want,what with him being fired for not wanting to promote smoking, so he probably made sure that the guy had a part so he would not have to go through what Daniel had to go through. And in all honesty in the brief moment you see him as "Mr. Sprinkles" he seems to be enjoying his new role.

* The bus driver is kind of played for laughs with how he hits on Mrs. Doubtfire and doesn't realize it is a man underneath, but he seems like a sweet guy. This especially comes through in this dialogue:

* Remember the horrendously boring professor talking about dinosaurs? The one that the boss wanted to get rid of, for dragging down the whole afternoon lineup? Well Daniel must have talked the boss into keeping him around, because at the end, he's seen on Mrs. Doubtfire's show as "Mr. Sprinkles," the friendly mailman! Every episode, he brings mail from the viewers.

** Daniel knows what it is like to be fired because you aren't what the higher-ups want,what with him being fired for not wanting to promote smoking, so he probably made sure that the guy had a part so he wouldn't have to go through what Daniel had to go through. And in all honesty in the brief moment you see him as "Mr. Sprinkles" he seems to be enjoying his new role.

* The absolutely magnificent candlelight dinner Daniel prepares for the family on his first full day as Mrs. Doubtfire. He had to do some quick thinking owing to his lack of cooking ability, but despite the close calls he's able to greet Miranda to a spotless home and a great meal to cap off the evening. Lydia notes that it's the happiest she'd ever seen her mother in what feels like forever, and Daniel is quite touched when he hears it from her.

* The bus driver is kind of played for laughs with how he hits on Mrs. Doubtfire and doesn't realize it's a man underneath, but he seems like a sweet guy. This especially comes through in this dialogue:

* While it's diminished by calling Daniel a loser immediately afterwards, Stu telling his friend that he's crazy about Miranda's kids as well as her is really sweet, especially considering that the script originally had him wanting to send them off to boarding school.
** Even Stu calling Daniel a loser is heartwarming, in a certain sense, given that he hasn't met Daniel and has probably only heard Miranda's side of things. It comes off as him imagining Daniel a much worse person because [[PapaWolf he's become protective of the kids]] and views Daniel as having hurt them through the actions that led to the Hillards' divorce.
** It's also worth noting that Stu only makes the comment to his friend where the kids can't hear him. Daniel and Miranda both take shots at each other in front of their kids (something Mrs. Doubtfire subtly calls Miranda out on) but Stu at least tries to keep his opinion away from them.
* It's not focused on, and is PlayedForLaughs besides, but Daniel's relationship with his brother is shown to be very close and supportive. It's his brother he goes to for support when the divorce happens, he goes to his brother to create Mrs. Doubtfire both because of his skills and the fact that he would offer his support in "being a woman", and, despite having very different temperaments, they are also quite in sync with each other, as shown with the sudden impromptu "Matchmakers" moment. Also -- remembering that this is the '90's -- Daniel never gives his brother crap for being openly gay, apart from a very mild and rather lighthearted joke.
** It's even more heartwarming,when Frank tells Daniel: "you're my brother; I will never let you be embarrassed".

* It's not focused on, but Daniel's relationship with his brother shown to be very close and supportive. It's his brother he goes to for support when the divorce happens, he goes to his brother to create Mrs. Doubtfire both because of his skills and the fact that he would offer his support in "being a woman", and, despite having very different temperaments, they are also quite in sync with each other, as shown with the sudden impromptu "Matchmakers" moment. Also -- remembering that this is the '90's -- Daniel never gives his brother crap for being openly gay, apart from a very mild and rather lighthearted joke.

** Daniel knows what it is like to be fired because you aren't what the higher-ups want,what with him being fired for not wanting to promote smoking, so he probably made sure that the guy had a part so he wouldn't have to go through what Daniel had to go through, And in all honesty in the brief moment you see him as "Mr. Sprinkles" he seems to be enjoying his new role.

** Even Stu calling Daniel a loser is heartwarming, in a certain sense, given that he hasn't met Daniel and has probably only heard Miranda's side of things. It comes off as him imagining Daniel a much worse person because [[PapaWolf he's become protective of the kids.]]

** That certainly brings the [[MisterRogersNeighborhood McFeels]].
* After the tragic death of Creator/RobinWilliams in 2014, MaraWilson wrote [[http://marawilsonwritesstuff.com/remembering-robin/ this]] touching and empathetic essay on her blog in tribute to her ''Doubtfire'' co-star, in the end paraphrasing her most infamous line to great effect.

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* After the tragic death of RobinWilliams in 2014, MaraWilson wrote [[http://marawilsonwritesstuff.com/remembering-robin/ this]] touching and empathetic essay on her blog in tribute to her ''Doubtfire'' co-star, in the end paraphrasing her most infamous line to great effect.

* Remember the horrendously boring professor talking about dinosaurs? The one that the boss wanted to get rid of, for dragging down the whole afternoon lineup? Well Daniel must have talked the boss into keeping him around, because at the end, he's seen on Mrs. Doubtfire's show as "Mr. Sprinkles," the friendly mailman! Every episode, he brings mail from the viewers.

* Remember the horrendously boring professor talking about dinosaurs? The one that the Studio Owner wanted to get rid of? Well Daniel must have talked the boss into keeping him around, because now he's "Mister Sprinkles," the friendly mailman in Mrs. Doubtfire's in-universe show! Every episode, he brings mail from the viewers.

* Remember the horrendously boring professor talking about dinosaurs? The one that the Studio Owner wanted to get rid of? Well Daniel must have talked the boss into keeping him around, because he's the friendly mailman in Mrs. Doubtfire's in-universe show! Every episode, he brings mail from the viewers.

** All while Miranda watches, with [[TearsOfJoy teary eyes]].

-->'''Mrs. Doubtfire:''' Oh, my dear Katie. You know, some parents, when they're angry, [[AmicableExes they get along much better when they don't live together]]. They don't fight all the time, and they can become better people, and much better mummies and daddies for you. And sometimes they get back together. And sometimes they don't, dear. And if they don't, don't blame yourself. Just because they don't love each other anymore, doesn't mean that they don't love you. There are all sorts of different families, Katie. Some families have one mommy, some families have one daddy, or two families. And some children live with their uncle or aunt. Some live with their grandparents, and some children live with foster parents. And some live in separate homes, in separate neighborhoods, in different areas of the country - and they may not see each other for days, or weeks, months... even years at a time. But if there's love, dear... those are the ties that bind, and you'll have a family in your heart, forever. All my love to you poppet, you're going to be alright... bye bye.

* The Closing Monologue Daniel gives as Mrs. Doubtfire in response to a letter from a little girl who's parents have split up:
-->'''Mrs. Doubtfire:''' Oh, my dear Katie. You know, some parents, when they're angry, [[AmicablyDivorced they get along much better when they don't live together.]] They don't fight all the time, and they can become better people, and much better mummies and daddies for you. And sometimes they get back together. And sometimes they don't, dear. And if they don't, don't blame yourself. Just because they don't love each other anymore, doesn't mean that they don't love you. There are all sorts of different families, Katie. Some families have one mommy, some families have one daddy, or two families. And some children live with their uncle or aunt. Some live with their grandparents, and some children live with foster parents. And some live in separate homes, in separate neighborhoods, in different areas of the country - and they may not see each other for days, or weeks, months... even years at a time. But if there's love, dear... those are the ties that bind, and you'll have a family in your heart, forever. All my love to you poppet, you're going to be alright... bye bye.