Monster-in-Law (2005)
This relationship is going to be a real mother.
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.
Director: Robert Luketic
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: May 13, 2005
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
Screenplay
- Anya Kochoff (Screenplay)
Music: David Newman
Cinematography: Russell Carpenter
Editing: Scott Hill, Kevin Tent
Production: New Line Cinema, BenderSpink, Spring Creek Pictures, Kumar Mobiliengesellschaft mbH & Co. Projekt Nr. 1 KG
Country: United States of America, Germany
Language: English
Budget: $43M
Box Office: $155M
Original Language: en
Themes
Falling in Love Unexpectedly
Keywords
surgeon, man of one's dreams, free spirit, falling in love, overbearing mother, drinking, nervous breakdown, fiancé fiancée relationship, moving in, fashion design, rich man poor woman, scheme, wealth differences, rich family, imminent wedding
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Monster-in-Law about?
- 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.
- Who directed Monster-in-Law?
- Monster-in-Law was directed by Robert Luketic.
- Who stars in Monster-in-Law?
- Monster-in-Law stars Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Michael Vartan, Wanda Sykes, Adam Scott, Monet Mazur.
- How long is Monster-in-Law?
- Monster-in-Law has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Monster-in-Law?
- Monster-in-Law is a Romance, Comedy film.
- What is the budget of Monster-in-Law?
- Monster-in-Law had a budget of $43M.
- How much did Monster-in-Law gross?
- Monster-in-Law grossed $155M worldwide.
- Where was Monster-in-Law produced?
- Monster-in-Law was produced in United States of America, Germany.
- What are the themes of Monster-in-Law?
- The themes of Monster-in-Law include: Falling in Love Unexpectedly.