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The In-Laws (1979) runs 1 h 43 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.6 from 142 TMDB members. In preparation for his daughter's wedding, dentist Sheldon Kornpett meets Vince Ricardo, the groom's father. Vince, a manic fellow who claims to be a government agent, then proceeds to drag Sheldon into a series of chases and misadventures from New York to Central America.

Runtime
1 h 43 min — ends 9:43 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG (US)
Genres
Comedy, Adventure
Released
June 15, 1979
TMDB rating
6.6 / 10 from 142 votes
Director
Arthur Hiller
Starring
Peter Falk, Alan Arkin, Richard Libertini, Nancy Dussault
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy and Adventure hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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How long is The In-Laws?
The In-Laws is 1 h 43 min long (103 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:43 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The In-Laws rated?
The In-Laws is rated PG in the US.
Is The In-Laws a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Adventure hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream The In-Laws?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Hoopla (free), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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