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Monster-in-Law

2005·Movie

·1h 41min·PG-13·

42

WeakGoodWatch score

42

WeakGoodWatch score

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A , comedy: .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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About

This relationship is going to be a real mother.

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.

Romantic ComedyToxic Family DynamicsStar-Studded CastLight DramaPredictable PlotComfort WatchJenny McCarthy PerformanceMother-in-Law ConflictFeel-Good Resolution

Crew

Directed by:

Robert Luketic, Nick Mastandrea, Maria Mantia

Written by:

Produced by:

Toby Emmerich, Paula Weinstein, Richard Brener

Composed by:

David Newman, Dana Sano

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Monster-in-Law

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Monster-in-Law?

In the United States, Monster-in-Law streams on HBO Max and Cinemax. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 97 other countries.

Is Monster-in-Law worth watching?

42

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 19%, and Metacritic 31). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (25).

Is Monster-in-Law okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Monster-in-Law good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Monster-in-Law make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Was Monster-in-Law a box office hit?

Budget$43 million

Box office$155 million

Yes: it cost about $43 million to make and earned $155 million worldwide, 3.6 times its budget.

What tropes does Monster-in-Law use?

Orange/Blue ContrastBefore My TimePretty in MinkImagine SpotBait-and-Switch CommentFashion HurtsOnly Sane ManFate Drives Us TogetherYou Are FatMistaken for GayDon't Sneak Up on Me Like That!All Lesbians Want Kidsand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 tropes for it, including Orange/Blue Contrast, Before My Time, and Pretty in Mink.