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The In-Laws

The In-Laws

He's not losing his daughter. He's gaining a madman.

20035.61h 38m

Overview

Right before his daughter's wedding, a mild-mannered foot doctor discovers that his new in-laws are international smugglers.

Directed by Andrew Fleming
Written by Nat Mauldin, Ed Solomon, Andrew Bergman
Produced by Joel Simon, Elie Samaha, Bill Todman Jr.
Box OfficeBudget: $40.0MRevenue: $26.8M

Top Cast

Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas

Steve Tobias

Albert Brooks

Albert Brooks

Jerry Peyser

Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds

Mark Tobias

Candice Bergen

Candice Bergen

Judy Tobias

Lindsay Sloane

Lindsay Sloane

Melissa Peyser

Maria Ricossa

Maria Ricossa

Katherine Peyser

M

Michael Bodnar

Bodyguard

V

Vladimir Radian

Cherkasov

Robin Tunney

Robin Tunney

Angela Harris

Susan Aceron

Susan Aceron

Nurse

Themes & Keywords

central intelligence agency (cia)spysecret agentfather-in-lawslapstick comedyremakeweddingfather daughter relationshipfbi agent

About The In-Laws

The In-Laws is a action, comedy film released in 2003 exploring themes of central intelligence agency (cia), spy, secret agent, father-in-law, slapstick comedy, remake. Directed by Andrew Fleming, it stars Michael Douglas, Albert Brooks, Ryan Reynolds. Right before his daughter's wedding, a mild-mannered foot doctor discovers that his new in-laws are international smugglers.

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