The In-Laws

Name: The In-Laws
Genre: Action, Comedy
Released: 2003-05-23
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Rating: 5.6
Cast: Michael Douglas, Albert Brooks, Ryan Reynolds, Candice Bergen, Lindsay Sloane

2003·Movie·PG-13·98 min·★ 5.6(313)

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“He's not losing his daughter. He's gaining a madman.”

Right before his daughter's wedding, a mild-mannered foot doctor discovers that his new in-laws are international smugglers.

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About The In-Laws

The In-Laws is a 2003 English-language action and comedy film directed by Andrew Fleming. The cast is led by Michael Douglas, Albert Brooks, Ryan Reynolds. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 5.6/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on FlixHouse, Mometu.

The In-Laws was produced by Franchise Pictures, Gerber Pictures, and Furthur Films and made in United States of America and Germany. It was released on May 23, 2003, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $40 million, it went on to gross $27 million worldwide.

Director: Andrew Fleming
Writers: Nat Mauldin, Ed Solomon
Release date: May 23, 2003
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America, Germany
Budget: $40 million
Box office: $27 million
Production: Franchise Pictures, Gerber Pictures, Furthur Films

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The In-Laws cast & crew

The In-Laws was directed by Andrew Fleming and written by Nat Mauldin and Ed Solomon.

The cast features Michael Douglas as Steve Tobias, Albert Brooks as Jerry Peyser, Ryan Reynolds as Mark Tobias, Candice Bergen as Judy Tobias, Lindsay Sloane as Melissa Peyser, and Maria Ricossa as Katherine Peyser.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by James S. Levine, cinematography is by Alexander Gruszynski, and it was produced by Joel Simon and Elie Samaha.

Is The In-Laws worth watching?

The In-Laws holds an audience score of 5.6/10 from 313 ratings, a more divisive action films.

At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy action and comedy, The In-Laws is worth a place on your watchlist.

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