The In-Laws
2003·Movie
The In-Laws fingerprint
A , comedy: .
Good for date night · friends night · party vibe
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He's not losing his daughter. He's gaining a madman.
Right before his daughter's wedding, a mild-mannered foot doctor discovers that his new in-laws are international smugglers.
Comedy ThrillerInternational SmugglingFather-Daughter RelationshipWedding ChaosFish-Out-of-WaterCaperSecret AgentContemporary Setting
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Questions about The In-Laws
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Is The In-Laws worth watching?
47
MediocreGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 46). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (40).
Is The In-Laws okay for kids?
PG-13Violence
Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
Will The In-Laws make me laugh?
Light
Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).
Was The In-Laws a box office flop?
Budget$40 million
Box office$27 million
Yes: it cost about $40 million to make and earned $27 million worldwide, 67% of its budget.
What tropes does The In-Laws use?
Extremely Short TimespanConsulting Mister PuppetReality Has No SubtitlesMood WhiplashBerserk ButtonBeen There, Shaped HistoryDrives Like CrazyHot Paint JobArson, Murder, and JaywalkingBanana RepublicBuffy Speak"Open!" Says Meand 23 more
TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Extremely Short Timespan, Consulting Mister Puppet, and Reality Has No Subtitles.

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