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The Nanny Diaries (2007) Movie vs Book
Film · 2007 · Directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini · Starring Scarlett Johansson, Laura Linney, Chris Evans
The Nanny Diaries (2007) Movie: Cast and Details
A young woman becomes the nanny of a rich Manhattan family.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Loosely based on the bookIt keeps the setup but invents more romance and softens the novel.
Read or watch first?
Read the book for its satire. The film is a light comedy.
What the book gives you
The Nanny Diaries by Emma McLaughlin
The authors, Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus, drew on their own nanny experiences.
Who will like it: Readers who like workplace comedies.