Monster-in-Law

Name: Monster-in-Law
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Released: 2005-05-13
Duration: 1 h 41 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Michael Vartan, Wanda Sykes, Adam Scott

2005·Movie·PG-13·101 min·★ 6.2(1,770)

Romance Comedy More English titles

“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.

▶ Watch trailer

Where to watch Monster-in-Law in United States

Stream

HBO Max Amazon Channel

YouTube TV

Cinemax Amazon Channel

HBO Max

Cinemax Apple TV Channel

Rent

Buy

Click a service to open Monster-in-Law there. Availability last verified on June 23, 2026.

Where is Monster-in-Law streaming around the world?

Country	Streaming on	Rent / Buy
United States	HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
India	—	Amazon Video
United Kingdom	—	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
Canada	Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Australia	—	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV
Germany	—	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
France	Molotov TV	Canal VOD, Orange VOD, Google Play Movies
Spain	Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, rtve	—
Brazil	Netflix, HBO Max, Claro tv+, Netflix Standard with Ads	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Japan	HBO Max on U-Next	FOD

About Monster-in-Law

Monster-in-Law is a 2005 English-language romance and comedy film directed by Robert Luketic. The cast is led by Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Michael Vartan. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 1800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel.

Monster-in-Law was produced by New Line Cinema, BenderSpink, and Spring Creek Pictures and made in United States of America and Germany. It was released on May 13, 2005, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $43 million, it went on to gross $155 million worldwide.

Director: Robert Luketic
Writers: Anya Kochoff
Release date: May 13, 2005
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America, Germany
Budget: $43 million
Box office: $155 million
Production: New Line Cinema, BenderSpink, Spring Creek Pictures

#surgeon#man of one's dreams#free spirit#falling in love#overbearing mother#drinking#nervous breakdown#fiancé fiancée relationship#moving in#fashion design#rich man poor woman#scheme#wealth differences#rich family

Monster-in-Law cast & crew

Monster-in-Law was directed by Robert Luketic and written by Anya Kochoff.

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

Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Newman, cinematography is by Russell Carpenter, and it was produced by Chris Bender and Paula Weinstein.

Is Monster-in-Law worth watching?

Monster-in-Law holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 1,770 ratings, a solidly received romance films.

At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy romance and comedy, Monster-in-Law is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Monster-in-Law

In United States, you can stream Monster-in-Law on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, and Cinemax Apple TV Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.