Monster-in-Law is a 2005 romantic comedy film directed by Robert Luketic, written by Anya Kochoff and starring Jane Fonda, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Vartan and Wanda Sykes. It marked a return to cinema for Fonda, being her first film since Stanley & Iris in 1990. The film was negatively received by critics who praised Fonda's performance but panned the screenplay, and Lopez's performance. Monster-in-Law was a box office success, grossing $154 million on a $43 million budget.
| Director | Robert Luketic |
| Produced by | Chris Bender, J.C. Spink, Paula Weinstein |
| Writer(s) | Anya Kochoff |
| Starring | Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Michael Vartan, Wanda Sykes, Monet Mazur, Elaine Stritch |
| Music | David Newman |
| Cinematography | Russell Carpenter |
| Edited by | Scott Hill, Kevin Tent |
| Production, company | BenderSpink, Spring Creek Pictures |
| Distributed by | New Line Cinema (United States), Warner Bros. Pictures (Germany) |
| Released | May 5, 2005 (Atlanta), May 13, 2005 (United States), May 26, 2005 (Germany) |
| Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | United States, Germany |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $43 million |
| Box office | $154.7 million |
| Netflix ID | 70021634 |
About Monster-in-Law
After a disastrous string of blind dates, Charlotte finally meets the perfect man, but must overcome his merciless mother who will do anything to destroy their relationship.
Achievement of Monster-in-Law
The film was the first for Jane Fonda since her performance in 1990's Stanley & Iris. It was directed by Robert Luketic.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Monster-in-Law
Films directed by Robert Luketic.. German romantic comedy films.. Films about weddings.. Films about dysfunctional families.
Latest information about Monster-in-Law updated on July 28 2021.
