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    Two of Robin Williams’ Best ’90s Comedies are Free to Stream Now

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    Two of Robin Williams’ Best ’90s Comedies are Free to Stream Now

    Fans of Robin Williams will be able to sit down and enjoy two of his much-loved movies from the 1990s thanks to Mrs. Doubtfire and Jumanji joining the Tubi library. The comedy movies are among the most beloved of William’s career, and now another generation can discover his genius for themselves without having to spend a dime.




    In 1993, Williams gave one of his greatest comedy performances in Mrs. Doubtfire, playing divorcee Daniel, who disguises himself as a nanny in order to be able to see his children. While there are those who will say the movie is dated, it is hard to see the film as anything other than a hilarious, and often poignant, story about the lengths a parent will go to in order to be close to their children. In contrast, 1995’s Jumanji is a rollicking adventure comedy in which Williams plays Alan Parrish, a man who has been trapped inside a board game for decades, and is only released when an unsuspecting family play the game for themselves. However, Alan is not the only thing released from the game, and soon the Jumanji jungle is coming into the real world.


    Both movies were huge hits for Williams on their release, and over the years they have become an often referenced piece of pop culture. While Mrs. Doubtfire has often been parodied and quoted in other movies and TV shows, Jumanji eventually spawned a sequel with the Dwayne Johnson-led Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, which itself had a sequel in 2019’s Jumanji: The Next Level, and has recently announced another movie set for release in 2026. Although Mrs Doubtfire did not get a sequel, and is never likely to, both original movies will live on as part of the repertoire of one of the greatest comedy actors of all time.


    Robin Williams’ Legacy Continues


    Robin Williams passed away a decade ago, leaving behind a shocked fan base and an incredible legacy of movies. From his early comedy roles in Mark & Mindy, through numerous voice over performances in Disney’s Aladdin and Happy Feet, to dramatic roles in Dead Poets Society and The Fisher King, there is something for everyone in Williams’ extensive list of roles.

    However, the burden for many studios is how they can continue any IP that Williams was a part of – as in most cases, it is impossible for anyone to try and match the energy he brought to a role. Disney managed to circumnavigate the issue when Will Smith stepped into the role of the Genie in Disney’s Aladdin live-action remake. Although there were still several complaints that Smith was “not Robin Williams,” he didn’t try to b Williams any more than the actors who have portrayed the role in the Broadway musical. He simply played a version of the character that Williams made almost impossible to replicate.


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    There will obviously come a time when several more of Williams’ biggest movies do finally succumb to the remake bug that Hollywood survives on. However, even when that happens, there will always be the old classics waiting there for fans to return to.


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