When Manny Singer's wife dies, his young daughter Molly becomes mute and withdrawn. To help cope with looking after Molly, he hires sassy housekeeper Corrina Washington, who coaxes Molly out of her shell and shows father and daughter a whole new way of life. Manny and Corrina's friendship delights Molly and enrages the other townspeople.
Whoopi Goldberg
as Corrina Washington
Ray Liotta
as Manny Singer
Tina Majorino
as Molly Singer
Joan Cusack
as Jonesy
Larry Miller
as Sid
Jenifer Lewis
as Jevina
Wendy Crewson
as Jenny Davis
Erica Yohn
as Grandma Eva
Don Ameche
as Grandpa Harry
Brent Spiner
as Brent Witherspoon
Tommy Bertelsen
as Bratty Boy
Lin Shaye
as Repeat Nanny
