Daniel Hillard was a voice actor who had difficulty keeping a job, and was an immature and irresponsible father. As a result, his wife, Miranda had to be the main breadwinner and disciplinarian of their 3 children.After throwing an out-of-control birthday party in their house without Miranda's permission, Miranda tells Daniel she wants a divorce. The judge denies Daniel joint custody of their children, and when Miranda decides to hire a nanny, Daniel wastes no time in preparing for the job. He disguises himself as Mrs. Euphegenia Doubtfire, an English widow, and is hired on the spot.At first, there are misunderstandings with his children, but they eventually grow to love each other.Daniel becomes the father he should have been.