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Monster-in-Law
This relationship is going to be a real mother.
Genres
RomanceComedy
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.
Details
Budget
$43000000
Revenue
$154749918
Runtime
101 min
Release Date
2005-05-13
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1693
Vote Average
6.227
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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
Jimmy Jean-Louis
Prince Amir
Christopher Scott
Prime Minister
Pamela Rowan
Woman Club Member
Monica Guiza
Rehearsal Dinner Guest
Amber Mead
Kit's Date
Christina Masterson
Pretty Young Thing at Wedding
Kristen Aldridge
Boutique Salesgirl (uncredited)
Olivia Alexander
Ashley (uncredited)
John Aylward
Priest (uncredited)
Amie Barsky
Waitress (uncredited)
Jed Bernard
Party Guest (uncredited)
Lorenzo Caccialanza
Signor Ramondi (uncredited)
Jimmy Federico
Dancer (uncredited)
Danielle Franke
Gucci Salesgirl (uncredited)
Jennifer Diane Hanson
Bridesmaid (uncredited)
Charles M. Kerper
Talk Show PA (uncredited)
Mike Kirkland
Young TV Executive (uncredited)
Michael Nardelli
Party Guest (uncredited)
Tyson Power
Father Tyson (uncredited)
Wendy Rodriguez
Bridesmaid (uncredited)
Aaron Stephens
Kevin's Friend (uncredited)
Kellee Stewart
Make-Up Girl (uncredited)
Gian Franco Tordi
Italian Waiter (uncredited)
Amanda Wyss
Tina Gray (archive footage) (uncredited)
Nina Xining Zuo
Bellhop Girl (uncredited)
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