| Director | Jessie Nelson |
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| Genre | children's film, comedy film, romance film |
| Runtime | 114 min |
| Country | United States |
| Budget | $10 million |
| Box office | $20.1 million |
In 1959 Los Angeles, jingle writer Manny Singer is a recent widower with a young daughter, Molly, who grieving the death of her mother, Annie, refuses to speak. Manny decides to hire a housekeeper-nanny to help fill the void of his wife's absence as he returns to work. Interviewees reveal characteristics that make the choice difficult.