The In-Laws

2003, Comedy, 1h 38m

136 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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Bigger and slicker than the original, but not necessarily better. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Dr. Jerry Peyser's (Albert Brooks) daughter, Melissa (Lindsay Sloane), is about to marry Mark Tobias (Ryan Reynolds). Things are going swimmingly until Jerry stumbles across some secret information: Mark's father, Steve (Michael Douglas), is a CIA operative. Fearing that Jerry will compromise his current assignment if he starts blabbing to authorities, Steve dragoons Jerry into assisting with an intercontinental mission that involves a dangerous criminal, Jean-Pierre Thibodoux (David Suchet).
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Drug References|Action/Violence|Language|Suggestive Humor)
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Andrew Fleming
  • Producer:
    Bill Gerber, Elie Samaha, Bill Todman Jr., Joel Simon
  • Writer:
    Ed Solomon, Nat Mauldin
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $20.4M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Michael Douglas
Steve Tobias
Albert Brooks
Jerry Peyser
Robin Tunney
Angela Harris
Ryan Reynolds
Mark Tobias
Candice Bergen
Judy Tobias
David Suchet
Jean-Pierre Thibodoux
Lindsay Sloane
Melissa Peyser
Maria Ricossa
Katherine Peyser
Andrew Fleming
Director
Ed Solomon
Screenwriter
Nat Mauldin
Screenwriter
Bill Gerber
Producer
Elie Samaha
Producer
Bill Todman Jr.
Producer
Joel Simon
Producer
Andrew Stevens
Executive Producer
Tracee Stanley Newell
Executive Producer
Oliver Hengst
Executive Producer
Alexander Gruszynski
Cinematographer
Andrew McAlpine
Production Design
Mia Goldman
Film Editing
Deborah Everton
Costume Design
Ralph Sall
Executive Music Producer
David Coatsworth
Co-Producer
Ernst-August Schneider
Associate Producer
Wolfgang Schamburg
Associate Producer
Pam Dixon
Casting
Whitney Brown
Unit Production Manager
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Critic Reviews for The In-Laws

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Audience Reviews for The In-Laws

  • Jul 29, 2012
    Unnecessary remake of a classic comedy.
    Lucas M Super Reviewer
  • Feb 04, 2011
    Saw this a very long time ago. I remember I loved it, primarily because of Michael Doublas' hilarious performance. Grade: C+
    Matt G Super Reviewer
  • Jan 26, 2011
    Oh man! I watched this because of Ryan Reynolds. But he was sorta like a special guest in it. It wasn't funny though. Don't waste your time on it.
    Dead A Super Reviewer
  • May 26, 2010
    THE IN-LAWS ** Michael Douglas, Albert Brooks, Ryan Reynolds, Lindsay Sloane, Maria Ricossa, Candice Bergen, Robin Tunney, David Suchet. CIA operative Michael Douglas and an obsessive and phobic Chicago podiatrist Albert Brooks meet when their children are about to be married. Brooks knows immediately that there is something not quite right with Douglas and Douglas tries to downplay his life, but soon they both find themselves involved in international smuggling and very dangerous situations with shady super-criminal figures. I like Michael Douglas and Albert Brooks; they make an appealing team and were great in this film with Brooks banging out hilarious one-liners left and right ("I think my food is still eating" and "I'm sorry I called you the worst father in the world. I'm sure there's at least two or three guys who are worse.") The soundtrack is filled with cool songs like "Live and Let Die," "Get Down Tonight," "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" etc. David Suchet plays Tibideaux, the sexually-confused French smuggler, who adds just the right touch of humor and malice and manages to steal every scene he is a part of. Even Candace Bergen has a funny little supporting role. This is a fast paced, funny movie so if you're in the mood to laugh, laugh and laugh some more-- GO RENT IT NOW!!!
    Deb S Super Reviewer
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