The In-Laws

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The In-Laws

PG,

1979,

1h 43m,

Comedy

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89%

28 Reviews

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83%

2,500+ Ratings

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28 Reviews

83%

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2,500+ Ratings

Mild-mannered dentist Sheldon Kornpett is uncomfortable with his daughter's marriage after meeting her future father-in-law, Vince Ricardo. Over dinner, Vince tells Sheldon about several of his intercontinental exploits, and Sheldon is concerned that Vince is not altogether what he seems. His suspicions are confirmed when Vince reveals that he's actually a CIA agent investigating an international counterfeiting plot, and that he will need Sheldon's help.

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Critics Consensus

Fueled by inspired casting, The In-Laws is an odd couple comedy whose clever premise is ably supported by a very funny script.

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Trevor Johnston

Time Out

Feb 9, 2006

A formula comedy raised to heights of hilarity by the kind of off-beam lunacy which probably wouldn't get past the studio suits these days.

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Janet Maslin

New York Times

May 9, 2005

Andrew Bergman has written one of those rare comedy scripts that escalates steadily and hilariously, without faltering or even having to strain for an ending.

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Reader

Jan 1, 2000

An ungainly blend of Monty Python, The Goldbergs, and My Favorite Spy.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Jul 11, 2023

3.5/4

A clever premise, a witty script, two beautifully matched lead actors in Peter Falk and Alan Arkin, and a supporting performer who almost makes off with the picture like a bandit in the night.

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Peter Martin

EverythingButHorror.com

Jul 3, 2023

Even better, the film is better than I remembered, and all the jokes are still funny. Andrew Bergman is a great writer. Alan Arkin and Peter Falk are superb actors. Arthur Hiller is a better director than I realized.

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Tom Meek

Cambridge Day

Jul 8, 2020

3/4

An apex odd-couple comedy powered by Falk's dry delivery, with just the right arch of the eyebrow.

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Feb 1, 2019

The best comedy movie ever made!

Rey P

Mar 31, 2018

i very much liked the inlaws which stars peter falk as a nutty cia agent and alan arkin as a serious dentist whose son an\d daughter are about to marry falk involves arkin on a case he is working on ,that sends them to hondoras ,the inlaws is a hillarous movie also david paymer makes is acting debut

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Ron R

Mar 26, 2015

See it for the cast.

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Arthur Hiller

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Peter Falk

Vince Ricardo

Alan Arkin

Sheldon Kornpett

Richard Libertini

General Garcia

Nancy Dussault

Carol Kornpett

Penny Peyser

Barbara Kornpett

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Synopsis

Mild-mannered dentist Sheldon Kornpett is uncomfortable with his daughter's marriage after meeting her future father-in-law, Vince Ricardo. Over dinner, Vince tells Sheldon about several of his intercontinental exploits, and Sheldon is concerned that Vince is not altogether what he seems. His suspicions are confirmed when Vince reveals that he's actually a CIA agent investigating an international counterfeiting plot, and that he will need Sheldon's help.

Director: Arthur Hiller
Producer: Arthur Hiller, William Sackheim
Screenwriter: Andrew Bergman
Production Co: Warner Bros.
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 2, 2013
Runtime: 1h 43m

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