Monster-in-Law
This relationship is going to be a real mother.
2005 | 101m | English
Popularity: 3 (history)
| Director: | Robert Luketic |
|---|---|
| Writer: | Anya Kochoff |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | May 13, 2005 |
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| Director: | Robert Luketic |
| Writer: | Anya Kochoff |
| Genres: | Comedy, Romance |
| Keywords | surgeon, man of one's dreams, free spirit, falling in love, overbearing mother, drinking, nervous breakdown, fiancé fiancée relationship, fashion design, rich man poor woman, scheme, wealth differences, rich family, imminent wedding, mother son relationship, interfering mother-in-law, disapproving parent, talk show host, best friends, controlling parent, meddling mother, amused, temp worker, dogwalker, impromptu proposal |
| Production Companies | New Line Cinema, Spring Creek Pictures, BenderSpink, Kumar Mobiliengesellschaft mbH & Co. Projekt Nr. 1 KG |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $154,749,918
Budget: $43,000,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jul 30, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Jennifer Lopez | Charlie |
| Jane Fonda | Viola Fields |
| Michael Vartan | Dr. Kevin Fields |
| Wanda Sykes | Ruby |
| Adam Scott | Remy |
| Monet Mazur | Fiona |
| Annie Parisse | Morgan |
| Will Arnett | Kit |
| Elaine Stritch | Gertrude |
| Stephen Dunham | Dr. Paul Chamberlain |
| Randee Heller | Beverly Hills Dog Owner |
| Mark Moses | Coffee Shop Customer |
| Tomiko Fraser | Coffee Shop Clerk |
| Rochelle Flexer | Dr. Patel's Nurse |
| Wayne Nickel | George |
| Jenny Wade | Viola's Young Replacement |
| Bruce Gray | TV Executive |
| Zach McLarty | Assistant Director |
| Stephanie Turner | Tanya Murphy the Pop Star |
| Harriet Sansom Harris | Therapist |
| Jimmy Jean-Louis | Prince Amir |
| Christopher Scott | Prime Minister |
| Pamela Rowan | Woman Club Member |
| Monica Guiza | Rehearsal Dinner Guest |
| Amber Mead | Kit's Date |
| Christina Masterson | Pretty Young Thing at Wedding |
| Kristen Aldridge | Boutique Salesgirl (uncredited) |
| Olivia Alexander | Ashley (uncredited) |
| John Aylward | Priest (uncredited) |
| Amie Barsky | Waitress (uncredited) |
| Jed Bernard | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Lorenzo Caccialanza | Signor Ramondi (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Federico | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Danielle Franke | Gucci Salesgirl (uncredited) |
| Jennifer Diane Hanson | Bridesmaid (uncredited) |
| Charles M. Kerper | Talk Show PA (uncredited) |
| Mike Kirkland | Young TV Executive (uncredited) |
| Michael Nardelli | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Tyson Power | Father Tyson (uncredited) |
| Wendy Rodriguez | Bridesmaid (uncredited) |
| Aaron Stephens | Kevin's Friend (uncredited) |
| Kellee Stewart | Make-Up Girl (uncredited) |
| Gian Franco Tordi | Italian Waiter (uncredited) |
| Amanda Wyss | Tina Gray (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| Nina Xining Zuo | Bellhop Girl (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Maria Mantia | Second Assistant Director |
| Dana Sano | Music Supervisor |
| James F. Truesdale | Art Direction |
| Scott Hill | Editor |
| Missy Stewart | Production Design |
| Anya Kochoff | Screenplay |
| Susan Mina Eschelbach | Set Decoration |
| Mark R. Jackson | Camera Operator |
| Lisa Lovaas | Costume Supervisor |
| Lena Baran | Stunt Double |
| Lisa Walcott Bucaro | Stunts |
| Marta Merrifield | Stunts |
| Michelle Sebek | Stunt Double |
| Nicholas Mastandrea | First Assistant Director |
| Julie L. Pearce | Makeup Department Head |
| Robert Luketic | Director |
| David Newman | Original Music Composer |
| Russell Carpenter | Director of Photography |
| Kevin Tent | Editor |
| Jennifer Caputo | Stunts |
| Bob Brown | Stunt Coordinator |
| Danielle Burgio | Stunt Double |
| Cassandra McCormick | Stunt Double |
| Andy Dylan | Stunt Double |
| Lisa Hoyle | Stunts |
| John Medlen | Stunt Coordinator |
| Ronna Kress | Casting |
| Kym Barrett | Costume Designer |
| Andrew Menzies | Set Designer |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Magnus Kim | Associate Producer |
| Michael Flynn | Executive Producer |
| J.C. Spink | Producer |
| Paula Weinstein | Producer |
| Richard Brener | Executive Producer |
| Chris Bender | Producer |
| Toby Emmerich | Executive Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 34 | 52 | 24 |
| 2024 | 5 | 50 | 71 | 37 |
| 2024 | 6 | 40 | 79 | 21 |
| 2024 | 7 | 32 | 54 | 20 |
| 2024 | 8 | 29 | 38 | 18 |
| 2024 | 9 | 22 | 27 | 16 |
| 2024 | 10 | 27 | 45 | 16 |
| 2024 | 11 | 25 | 48 | 16 |
| 2024 | 12 | 21 | 28 | 14 |
| 2025 | 1 | 28 | 46 | 16 |
| 2025 | 2 | 18 | 30 | 4 |
| 2025 | 3 | 9 | 34 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 2 |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 2 |
| 2025 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
| 2025 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| 2025 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 851 | 909 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 75 | 528 |