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Monster-in-Law (2005) runs 1 h 41 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.2 from 1,813 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 41 min — ends 9:41 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Romance, Comedy
Released
May 13, 2005
TMDB rating
6.2 / 10 from 1,813 votes
Director
Robert Luketic
Starring
Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Michael Vartan, Wanda Sykes
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Romance and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), Cinemax Amazon Channel (subscription), Cinemax Apple TV channel (subscription).

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How long is Monster-in-Law?
Monster-in-Law is 1 h 41 min long (101 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:41 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Monster-in-Law rated?
Monster-in-Law is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Monster-in-Law a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Romance and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Monster-in-Law?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), Cinemax Amazon Channel (subscription), Cinemax Apple TV channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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