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Monster-in-Law

  • 20052005
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
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Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, and Michael Vartan in Monster-in-Law (2005)
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  • Romance
The love life of Charlotte is reduced to an endless string of disastrous blind dates, until she meets the perfect man, Kevin. Unfortunately, his merciless mother will do anything to destroy ... Read allThe love life of Charlotte is reduced to an endless string of disastrous blind dates, until she meets the perfect man, Kevin. Unfortunately, his merciless mother will do anything to destroy their relationship.The love life of Charlotte is reduced to an endless string of disastrous blind dates, until she meets the perfect man, Kevin. Unfortunately, his merciless mother will do anything to destroy their relationship.
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
61K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,954
400
  • Director
    • Robert Luketic
  • Writer
    • Anya Kochoff
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Lopez
    • Michael Vartan
    • Jane Fonda
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert Luketic
  • Writer
    • Anya Kochoff
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Lopez
    • Michael Vartan
    • Jane Fonda
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 271User reviews
    • 127Critic reviews
    • 31Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 10 nominations

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    Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, and Michael Vartan in Monster-in-Law (2005)
    Jane Fonda and Elaine Stritch in Monster-in-Law (2005)
    Jane Fonda and Wanda Sykes in Monster-in-Law (2005)
    Jennifer Lopez and Jane Fonda in Monster-in-Law (2005)
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    Alyssa Milano at an event for Monster-in-Law (2005)

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    Jennifer Lopez
    Jennifer Lopez
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Michael Vartan
    Michael Vartan
    • Dr. Kevin Fieldsas Dr. Kevin Fields
    Jane Fonda
    Jane Fonda
    • Viola Fieldsas Viola Fields
    Wanda Sykes
    Wanda Sykes
    • Rubyas Ruby
    Adam Scott
    Adam Scott
    • Remyas Remy
    Monet Mazur
    Monet Mazur
    • Fionaas Fiona
    Annie Parisse
    Annie Parisse
    • Morganas Morgan
    Will Arnett
    Will Arnett
    • Kitas Kit
    Elaine Stritch
    Elaine Stritch
    • Gertrudeas Gertrude
    Stephen Dunham
    Stephen Dunham
    • Dr. Paul Chamberlainas Dr. Paul Chamberlain
    Randee Heller
    Randee Heller
    • Beverly Hills Dog Owneras Beverly Hills Dog Owner
    Mark Moses
    Mark Moses
    • Coffee Shop Customeras Coffee Shop Customer
    Tomiko Fraser
    Tomiko Fraser
    • Coffee Shop Clerkas Coffee Shop Clerk
    Rochelle Flexer
    • Dr. Patel's Nurseas Dr. Patel's Nurse
    Wayne Nickel
    • Georgeas George
    Jenny Wade
    Jenny Wade
    • Viola's Young Replacementas Viola's Young Replacement
    Bruce Gray
    Bruce Gray
    • TV Executiveas TV Executive
    Zach McLarty
    • Assistant Directoras Assistant Director
    • Director
      • Robert Luketic
    • Writer
      • Anya Kochoff
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    • Trivia
      Jennifer Lopez and Michael Vartan's last exes were Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, who married each other after breaking up with them.
    • Goofs
      When Charlie's dress rips, the rip is visible and her hair is messed up but in the next shot the rip disappears and her hair is perfectly fine again.
    • Quotes

      Charlotte 'Charlie' Cantilini: What color are my eyes?

      Dr. Kevin Fields: Well, at first glance your eyes are brown. But when the light hits them, they change to amber. And if you look really close around the iris, the color is pure honey. But when you look into the sun, they almost look green. That's my favorite.

    • Alternate versions
      In the German version of the movie, the talk about Roe vs. Wade was changed to mention Richard Nixon.
    • Connections
      Featured in HBO First Look: Monster-In-Law (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Tell Mama
      Written by Clarence Carter, Marcus Daniel and Wilbur Terrell

      Performed by Etta James

      Courtesy of Geffen Records

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews271

    Review
    Top review
    3/10
    The Fabulous Jane Fonda And The Dog Walker
    Everyone I know went to see "Monster In Law" for Jane Fonda and in spite of J Lo. If you go with that spirit, you just may have a reasonable good time. I hadn't realized how much I missed Jane Fonda and how wonderful she is, she was she will always be. The film in itself is just too terrible for words. A showdown between a possessive mother and a dog walker. The script is unbelievable bad and the aforementioned Jennifer Lopez is, poor thing, atrocious. She has the lightness of an elephant and the charm of a blank page but, look at the billing...Jennifer Lopez right on top, above Jane Fonda. Ridiculous isn't it? But that's what, I imagine, marketing people decide. What a shame. If I had been Miss Lopez, I would have used my power to demand that Jane Fonda's name should appear above mine. I know, I live in a fantasy world of respect and, if nothing else, good manners. The film may turn out to be useful as a teaching tool. To show both actresses together for a how to and how not to. I'm sure Jennifer Lopez must have been told by someone that she has to cultivate her craft. Her voice, goodness! A jarring, shrilling clash of tonsils and nasal sounds. Too late to play cute, virginal girls. A dog walker indeed!
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    • Jan 30, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 13, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
    • Official site
      • New Line Cinema (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Una suegra de cuidado
    • Filming locations
      • Culver Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • BenderSpink
      • Spring Creek Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $43,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $82,931,301
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $24,000,000
      • May 15, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $155,457,327
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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