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Monster-in-Law (2005)

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Robert Luketic
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    Charlie Jennifer Lopez
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    Viola Fields Jane Fonda
  • Profile picture of Michael Vartan
    Dr. Kevin Fields Michael Vartan
  • Profile picture of Wanda Sykes
    Ruby Wanda Sykes
  • Profile picture of Adam Scott
    Remy Adam Scott
  • Profile picture of Monet Mazur
    Fiona Monet Mazur
  • Profile picture of Annie Parisse
    Morgan Annie Parisse
  • Profile picture of Will Arnett
    Kit Will Arnett

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