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Son in Law

1993·Movie
1h 35min·PG-13
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic337.8Rotten Tomatoes33%59%

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Son in Law fingerprint

An , comedy: but never a tearjerker.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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About

He's a relative nightmare.

Country girl Rebecca has spent most of her life on a farm in South Dakota, and, when she goes away to college in Los Angeles, Rebecca immediately feels out of place in the daunting urban setting. She is befriended by a savvy party animal named Crawl, who convinces the ambivalent Rebecca to stay in the city. When Thanksgiving break rolls around, Rebecca, no longer an innocent farm girl, invites Crawl back to South Dakota, where he pretends to be her fiancé.
90s ComedyFish-Out-Of-WaterCulture ClashSmall Town vs Big CityRomantic ComedyFamily-FriendlyLightheartedSituational HumorQuirky Characters

Crew

Directed by:
Steve Rash, Jerram A. Swartz, Janet Van Etten
Written by:
Shawn Schepps, Susan McMartin, Peter M. Lenkov
Produced by:
Peter M. Lenkov, Michael Rotenberg, Hilton A. Green
Composed by:
Richard Gibbs, Mel Metcalfe, Doc Kane

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Son in Law

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Son in Law legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Son in Law worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 33). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Son in Law rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Son in Law?

1 h 35 min

Son in Law runs 1 h 35 min.

Will Son in Law make me laugh?

Funny

Yes. The humor is mostly situational comedy and slapstick.

Is Son in Law plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on dialogue centrality and character depth more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Son in Law?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is Son in Law good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance is a big part of it.

Will Son in Law scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching Son in Law?

BleakHopeful

Yes. It's an uplifting movie that leaves you hopeful.

Do critics and audiences agree on Son in Law?

Critics33
Audiences66

Not quite. Audiences rate Son in Law higher (66) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Son in Law a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$36 million

Yes. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $36 million worldwide, 4.6 times its budget.

What language is Son in Law in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Son in Law?

10AUCAGBGGIENLNZSEUSZA

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Son in Law in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Son in Law use?

Honking Arriving CarFish out of WaterAmerican Gothic CoupleTutti Frutti HatTook a Level in KindnessEstablishing Character MomentContinuity NodDysfunction JunctionTook a Level in JerkassHidden DepthsThe MakeoverCity Slickerand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for Son in Law, including Honking Arriving Car, Fish out of Water, American Gothic Couple.