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Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 38 Critics

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 53 Ratings

Summary: After years of looking for Mr. Right, Charlotte 'Charlie' Cantilini finally finds the man of her dreams, Kevin Fields, only to discover that his mother, Viola, is the woman of her nightmares. A recently fired news anchor who is afraid she will lose her son the way she has just lost her career, Viola determines to scare off her son's new fiancé by becoming the world's worst mother-in-law. While Viola's long-time assistant Ruby does her best to help Viola execute her crazy schemes, Charlie decides to fight back and the gloves come off as the two women battle it out to see just who is the alpha-female.
Runtime: 101 min
Rating: Rated PG-13 for sex references and language.
Production: New Line Cinema
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Countries: USA, Germany
Language: English
Home Release Date: Aug 30, 2005
Director Credit
Robert Luketic Director
Writer Credit
Anya Kochoff Written By
Principal Cast Credit
Jane Fonda Viola Fields
Jennifer Lopez Charlotte 'Charlie' Cantilini
Michael Vartan Dr. Kevin Fields
Cast Credit
Adam Scott Remy
Annie Parisse Morgan
Elaine Stritch Gertrude
Mark Moses Coffee Shop Customer
Monet Mazur Fiona
Randee Heller Beverly Hills Dog Owner
Rochelle Flexer Dr. Patel's Nurse
Stephen Dunham Dr. Paul Chamberlain
Tomiko Fraser Coffee Shop Clerk
Wanda Sykes Ruby
Wayne Nickel George
Will Arnett Kit
Producer Credit
Chris Bender Producer
J.C. Spink Producer
Magnus Kim Associate Producer
Michael Flynn Executive Producer
Paula Weinstein Producer
Richard Brener Executive Producer
Toby Emmerich Executive Producer
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