Monster-in-Law

Monster-in-Law

This relationship is going to be a real mother.

2005101 min6.2 / 10

A lighthearted romantic comedy about a young woman navigating her boyfriend's meddling mother, built on charm, humor, and the promise of love conquering family obstacles.

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.

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