Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Cast
Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Michael Vartan, Wanda Sykes, Adam Scott, Monet Mazur, Annie Parisse, Will Arnett
Original language
English
First release
May 13, 2005 (Brazil)
Production companies
New Line Cinema
Setting
Los Angeles
Filming locations
Los Angeles
Crew
Screenplay
Anya Kochoff
Producer
Chris Bender, J.C. Spink, Paula Weinstein
Cinematography
Russell Carpenter
Editing
Kevin Tent, Scott Hill
Music
David Newman
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Black Reel Awards 2006 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Brazil | May 13, 2005 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | May 13, 2005 |
| Streaming | Ireland | May 13, 2005 |
| Theatrical | United States | May 13, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Germany | May 25, 2005 |
| Streaming | Switzerland | May 26, 2005 |
| Streaming | Austria | May 27, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Greece | May 27, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Norway | June 17, 2005 |
| Theatrical | France | June 22, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | July 21, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Lithuania | July 22, 2005 |
| Streaming | Hungary | August 4, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Spain | September 16, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Italy | October 7, 2005 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | October 27, 2005 |
| Streaming | Philippines | September 8, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 12 |
| Classification | United States | PG-13 |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Australia | December 8, 2005 |
Full credits
| Director | Robert Luketic |
| Cast | Jennifer Lopez (Charlie), Jane Fonda (Viola Fields), Michael Vartan (Dr. Kevin Fields), Wanda Sykes (Ruby), Adam Scott (Remy), Monet Mazur (Fiona), Annie Parisse (Morgan), Will Arnett (Kit), Elaine Stritch (Gertrude), Stephen Dunham (Dr. Paul Chamberlain), Randee Heller (Beverly Hills Dog Owner), Mark Moses (Coffee Shop Customer), Tomiko Fraser (Coffee Shop Clerk), Rochelle Flexer (Dr. Patel's Nurse), Wayne Nickel (George), Jenny Wade (Viola's Young Replacement), Bruce Gray (TV Executive), Zach McLarty (Assistant Director), Stephanie Turner (Tanya Murphy the Pop Star), Harriet Sansom Harris (Therapist), Jimmy Jean-Louis (Prince Amir), Christopher Scott (Prime Minister), Pamela Rowan (Woman Club Member), Monica Guiza (Rehearsal Dinner Guest), Amber Mead (Kit's Date), Christina Masterson (Pretty Young Thing at Wedding), Kristen Aldridge (Boutique Salesgirl (uncredited)), Olivia Alexander (Ashley (uncredited)), John Aylward (Priest (uncredited)), Amie Barsky (Waitress (uncredited)), Jed Bernard (Party Guest (uncredited)), Lorenzo Caccialanza (Signor Ramondi (uncredited)), Jimmy Federico (Dancer (uncredited)), Danielle Franke (Gucci Salesgirl (uncredited)), Jennifer Diane Hanson (Bridesmaid (uncredited)), Charles M. Kerper (Talk Show PA (uncredited)), Mike Kirkland (Young TV Executive (uncredited)), Michael Nardelli (Party Guest (uncredited)), Tyson Power (Father Tyson (uncredited)), Wendy Rodriguez (Bridesmaid (uncredited)), Aaron Stephens (Kevin's Friend (uncredited)), Kellee Stewart (Make-Up Girl (uncredited)), Gian Franco Tordi (Italian Waiter (uncredited)), Amanda Wyss (Tina Gray (archive footage) (uncredited)), Nina Xining Zuo (Bellhop Girl (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Anya Kochoff |
| Producer | Chris Bender, J.C. Spink, Paula Weinstein |
| Executive producer | Michael Flynn, Richard Brener, Toby Emmerich |
| Cinematography | Russell Carpenter |
| Editing | Kevin Tent, Scott Hill |
| Music | David Newman |
| Production design | Missy Stewart |
Additional data: TMDB.
