Monster-in-Law

Monster-in-Law is a 2005 romantic comedy film directed by Robert Luketic, written by Anya Kochoff and starring Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Michael Vartan, and Wanda Sykes. It marked a return to cinema for Fonda, being her first film in 15 years since Stanley & Iris in 1990.

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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.

Released: 2005-05-13101 minDir: Robert LuketicRomance, ComedyBudget: $43.0MBox office: $155M

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Cast

Jennifer Lopez as Charlie
Jane Fonda as Viola Fields
Michael Vartan as Dr. Kevin Fields
Wanda Sykes as Ruby
Adam Scott as Remy
Monet Mazur as Fiona

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Temp Charlotte Cantillini's love life has been stagnant for ages--until she repeatedly cross paths with Dr. Kevin Fields and they instantly connect. Soon, their relationship advances so she meets his controlling mother Violet, who goes to great lengths to separate them.