Monster-in-Law
“This relationship is going to be a real mother.”
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-03
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 13, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 8, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$43M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$154.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.6x
+$111.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Luketic
- Screenplay & Story
- Anya Kochoff
- Original Score
- David Newman
- Original Title
- Monster-in-Law
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $43M
- Worldwide Gross
- $154.7M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, BenderSpink, Spring Creek Pictures, Kumar Mobiliengesellschaft mbH & Co. Projekt Nr. 1
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Luketic
Anya Kochoff
David Newman
Russell Carpenter
Scott Hill, Kevin Tent
Chris Bender, J.C. Spink, Paula Weinstein, Michael Flynn, Richard Brener
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Luketic
Director
Anya Kochoff
Screenplay
Chris Bender
Producer
J.C. Spink
Producer
Paula Weinstein
Producer
David Newman
Original Music Composer
Russell Carpenter
Director of Photography
Scott Hill
Editor
Kevin Tent
Editor
Missy Stewart
Production Design
John Medlen
Stunt Coordinator
Bob Brown
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Monster-in-Law
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Monster-in-Law includes Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Michael Vartan, Wanda Sykes, Adam Scott.
When was Monster-in-Law released and how long is it?
Monster-in-Law was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Monster-in-Law?
Monster-in-Law had a reported production budget of $43M and grossed $154.7M at the worldwide box office (3.6 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Monster-in-Law?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Monster-in-Law was composed by David Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Monster-in-Law?
Monster-in-Law holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).