Nanny McPhee Returns is a 2010 fantasy comedy film directed by Susanna White and starring Emma Thompson, Rhys Ifans, and Maggie Gyllenhaal. It relies on the success of the first Nanny McPhee film from 2005 to draw in audiences. Marketing included a trailer released early and posters focusing on Nanny McPhee's mysterious return. The film had a $35 million budget and grossed $93 million worldwide. It was filmed on location in Buckinghamshire and Surrey to control costs.