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Monster-in-Law
This relationship is going to be a real mother.
2005·1h 41m·★ 6.2
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.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A lighter choice that leans on character chemistry, humor, and an easier emotional rhythm.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want something accessible, warm, or easy to settle into.
Commitment
Standard sit-down · 1h 41m
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Read the synopsis, then check the trailer.
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer, then use the romance and comedy cues to decide whether the tone fits.
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