Monster-in-Law
PG-13“This relationship is going to be a real mother.”
2005·101 min·Released
Studio: BenderSpink, Kumar Mobiliengesellschaft mbH & Co. Projekt Nr. 1 KG, New Line Cinema, Spring Creek Pictures
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Theatrical May 13, 2005
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USA · English · USA
Overview
Office temp Charlotte Cantilini thinks she's found Mr. Right when she starts dating gorgeous surgeon Dr. Kevin Fields. But there's a problem standing in the way of everlasting bliss: Kevin's overbearing and controlling mother, Viola. Fearing she'll lose her son's affections forever, Viola decides to break up the happy couple by becoming the world's worst mother-in-law.
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Crew
DirectorRobert Luketic
WriterAnya Kochoff
Cast
Jennifer Lopez
Charlie
Jane Fonda
Viola Fields
Michael Vartan
Dr. Kevin Fields
Wanda Sykes
Ruby
Adam Scott
Remy
Monet Mazur
Fiona
Annie Parisse
Morgan
Will Arnett
Kit
Elaine Stritch
Gertrude
Stephen Dunham
Dr. Paul Chamberlain
Randee Heller
Beverly Hills Dog Owner
Mark Moses
Coffee Shop Customer
Tomiko Fraser
Coffee Shop Clerk
Rochelle Flexer
Dr. Patel's Nurse
Wayne Nickel
George
Jenny Wade
Viola's Young Replacement
Bruce Gray
TV Executive
Zach McLarty
Assistant Director
Stephanie Turner
Tanya Murphy the Pop Star
Harriet Sansom Harris
Therapist
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Keywords
surgeonman of one's dreamsfree spiritfalling in loveoverbearing motherdrinkingnervous breakdownfiancé fiancée relationshipmoving infashion designrich man poor womanschemewealth differencesrich familyimminent weddingmother son relationshipinterfering mother-in-lawdisapproving parentbest friendscontrolling parent
Details
Budget
$43M
Revenue
$155M
TMDb Votes
1,751
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026