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Unlucky in love, beautiful Charlotte "Charlie" Cantilini (Jennifer Lopez) has finally met the man of her dreams, Dr. Kevin Fields (Michael Vartan). There's just one problem - his mother! Overbearing and controlling, not to mention volatile, Viola Fields (Jane Fonda) has recently been canned from her job as a star news anchor. Fearing she will lose her son's affections as she has her career, Viola decides to break up the happy couple by becoming the world's worst mother-in-law. Helping her with her crazy schemes is Viola's long-time assistant, Ruby (Wanda Sykes). The gloves come off when Charlie finally decides to fight back and it looks like Viola has finally met her match.

Director: Robert Luketic

Writer(s): Anya Kochoff, Richard LaGravenese

Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Michael Vartan, Wanda Sykes

Release Date: May 13, 2005

Official Site: MonsterInLaw.com

Distributor: New Line Cinema

Genre: Comedy, Romance

Rating: Rated PG-13 for sex references and language.