Monster-in-Law
Temp Charlotte Cantilini lands her dream job with eccentric mogul Richard Tyler, only to discover his company’s terrifying experiments and must outwit a lethal conspiracy before it claims her life.
“This relationship is going to be a real mother.”
Synopsis
Office temp Charlotte Cantilini thinks she has found a new life when she is hired by the eccentric and wealthy entrepreneur Richard Tyler. However, her excitement quickly turns to dread as she uncovers the dark secrets behind Tyler's company and his disturbing experiments. As she delves deeper, Charlotte realizes that her new job may be the last one she ever has.
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A crew of 59+ credited
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Edited by Scott HillShot by Russell CarpenterScored by David NewmanDesigned by Missy Stewart
Box Office
2005 · Box office
✅ Made its money back — grossed 3.6× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$154.7M
US & Canada: $82.9M — 54% of worldwide · International: $71.8M (46%)
Opening weekend: $24.0M — 29% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $1.8M — 2% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 3,424 theaters
Also known as
- Das Schwieger-Monsterde
- Das Schwiegermonsterde
- Sa mère ou moi !fr
- Quel mostro di suocerait
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Cast & Crew
59 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Jennifer Lopez
as Charlie
Michael Vartan
as Dr. Kevin Fields
Jane Fonda
as Viola 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
Supporting cast
33Tomiko 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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1Writers
1Producers
3Other crew
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