Monster-in-Law 2005

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sticky mess rating
15%
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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.

Jennifer Lopez

as Charlie

Jane Fonda

as Viola Fields

Michael Vartan

as Dr. Kevin Fields

Wanda Sykes

as Ruby

Adam Scott

as Remy

Monet Mazur

as Fiona

Annie Parisse

as Morgan

Will Arnett

as Kit

Elaine Stritch

as Gertrude

Stephen Dunham

as Dr. Paul Chamberlain

Director:

Robert Luketic

Writer:

Anya Kochoff

Genres:

Romance,Comedy

Release Date:

2005 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

101 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Monster-in-Law

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Jennifer Lopez

as Charlie

Jane Fonda

as Viola Fields

Michael Vartan

as Dr. Kevin Fields

Wanda Sykes

as Ruby

Adam Scott

as Remy

Monet Mazur

as Fiona

Annie Parisse

as Morgan

Will Arnett

as Kit

Elaine Stritch

as Gertrude

Stephen Dunham

as Dr. Paul Chamberlain

Randee Heller

as Beverly Hills Dog Owner

Mark Moses

as Coffee Shop Customer

Tomiko Fraser

as Coffee Shop Clerk

Rochelle Flexer

as Dr. Patel's Nurse

Wayne Nickel

as George

Jenny Wade

as Viola's Young Replacement

Bruce Gray

as TV Executive

Zach McLarty

as Assistant Director

Stephanie Turner

as Tanya Murphy the Pop Star

Harriet Sansom Harris

as Therapist

Jimmy Jean-Louis

as Prince Amir

Christopher Scott

as Prime Minister

Pamela Rowan

as Woman Club Member

Monica Guiza

as Rehearsal Dinner Guest

Amber Mead

as Kit's Date

Christina Masterson

as Pretty Young Thing at Wedding

Kristen Aldridge

as Boutique Salesgirl (uncredited)

Olivia Alexander

as Ashley (uncredited)

John Aylward

as Priest (uncredited)

Amie Barsky

as Waitress (uncredited)

Jed Bernard

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Lorenzo Caccialanza

as Signor Ramondi (uncredited)

Jimmy Federico

as Dancer (uncredited)

Danielle Franke

as Gucci Salesgirl (uncredited)

Jennifer Diane Hanson

as Bridesmaid (uncredited)

Charles M. Kerper

as Talk Show PA (uncredited)

Mike Kirkland

as Young TV Executive (uncredited)

Michael Nardelli

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Tyson Power

as Father Tyson (uncredited)

Wendy Rodriguez

as Bridesmaid (uncredited)

Aaron Stephens

as Kevin's Friend (uncredited)

Kellee Stewart

as Make-Up Girl (uncredited)

Gian Franco Tordi

as Italian Waiter (uncredited)

Amanda Wyss

as Tina Gray (archive footage) (uncredited)

Nina Xining Zuo

as Bellhop Girl (uncredited)

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