The Nanny Diaries

Annie Braddock, a recent college graduate from a working-class background, arrives in New York uncertain about the career her mother expects her to pursue. A chance encounter in Central Park leads her into a job as a nanny for a wealthy Manhattan family, and she soon finds herself navigating their household while trying to manage her own life. The couple's marriage grows increasingly strained during her nine months with them, and Annie must balance their problems, a new romance and the care of their young son.

The film was directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, who also wrote the screenplay. It followed their 2003 film American Splendor and came before The Extra Man in 2010. Scarlett Johansson plays Annie, with Laura Linney as Mrs. X, Alicia Keys as Lynette and Chris Evans as a romantic interest. The cast and crew credits run to 61 and 135 names respectively.

Released in August 2007, the film had a budget of 20 million dollars and took about 48 million dollars worldwide, a solid return on its production cost. On IMDb it holds 6.2 out of 10 from around 67,000 votes, and on TMDB 6.4 out of 10 from roughly 1,265 votes. A critics' rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 131 reviews places it below both audience scores.