The In-Laws
“The FIRST Certified Crazy Person's Comedy.”
Synopsis
In preparation for his daughter's wedding, dentist Sheldon Kornpett meets Vince Ricardo, the groom's father. Vince, a manic fellow who claims to be a government agent, then proceeds to drag Sheldon into a series of chases and misadventures from New York to Central America.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The In-Laws (1979) Original Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-30
Top Cast
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Peter Falk
Vincent J. Ricardo
Alan Arkin
Sheldon S. Kompett D.D.S.
Richard Libertini
General Garcia
Nancy Dussault
Carol Kornpett
Penny Peyser
Barbara Kornpett
Arlene Golonka
Jean Ricardo
Michael Lembeck
Tommy Ricardo
Paul L. Smith
Mo
Ed Begley Jr.
Barry Lutz
James Hong
Bing Wong
David Paymer
Cabbie
Rosanna DeSoto
Evita
Art Evans
Driver
Carmen Dragon
Carmen Dragon
Jim Goodwin
Guard
Sammy Smith
Mr. Hirschorn
Barbara Dana
Bank Teller
Rozsika Halmos
Mrs. Adelman
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$38.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.24x
+$29.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Hiller
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Bergman
- Original Score
- John Morris
- Original Title
- The In-Laws
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $38.2M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Hiller
Andrew Bergman
John Morris
David M. Walsh
Robert Swink
Arthur Hiller, William Sackheim, Alan Arkin
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Hiller
Director
Andrew Bergman
Writer
Arthur Hiller
Producer
Robert Swink
Editor
Pato Guzman
Production Design
William Sackheim
Producer
David M. Walsh
Director of Photography
John Morris
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The In-Laws
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What is The In-Laws about?
In preparation for his daughter's wedding, dentist Sheldon Kornpett meets Vince Ricardo, the groom's father. Vince, a manic fellow who claims to be a government agent, then proceeds to drag Sheldon into a series of chases and misadventures from New York to Central America.
Who directed The In-Laws?
The In-Laws was directed by Arthur Hiller.
Who stars in The In-Laws?
The principal cast of The In-Laws includes Peter Falk, Alan Arkin, Richard Libertini, Nancy Dussault, Penny Peyser.
When was The In-Laws released and how long is it?
The In-Laws was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of The In-Laws?
The In-Laws had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $38.2M at the worldwide box office (4.24 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The In-Laws?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The In-Laws was composed by John Morris.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The In-Laws?
The In-Laws holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).