The In-Laws(1979)
The FIRST Certified Crazy Person's Comedy.
The In-Laws Synopsis
In preparation for his daughter's wedding, dentist Sheldon Kornpett meets Vince Ricardo, the groom's father. Vince, a manic fellow who claims to be a government agent, then proceeds to drag Sheldon into a series of chases and misadventures from New York to Central America.
The In-Laws (1979) is a comedy and adventure film directed by Arthur Hiller, released on June 15, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Peter Falk, Alan Arkin, Richard Libertini and Nancy Dussault. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 140 ratings.
- Director:
- Arthur Hiller
- Writers:
- Andrew Bergman
- Producers:
- Arthur Hiller, William Sackheim
- Cinematographer:
- David M. Walsh
- Composer:
- John Morris
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $9,000,000
- Revenue:
- $38,200,000
- Status:
- Released
The In-Laws (1979) Trailer
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The In-Laws (1979) Original Trailer
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The In-Laws Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Falk
as Vincent J. Ricardo
Alan Arkin
as Sheldon S. Kompett D.D.S.
Richard Libertini
as General Garcia
Nancy Dussault
as Carol Kornpett
Penny Peyser
as Barbara Kornpett
Arlene Golonka
as Jean Ricardo
Michael Lembeck
as Tommy Ricardo
Paul L. Smith
as Mo
Ed Begley Jr.
as Barry Lutz
James Hong
as Bing Wong
David Paymer
as Cabbie
Rosanna DeSoto
as Evita
Key crew
Directed by Arthur Hiller, written by Andrew Bergman, produced by Arthur Hiller and William Sackheim.
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The In-Laws Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 140 ratings.
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The In-Laws – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The In-Laws online?
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The In-Laws (1979) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The In-Laws?
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The main cast of The In-Laws (1979) includes Peter Falk, Alan Arkin, Richard Libertini, Nancy Dussault and Penny Peyser. The film was directed by Arthur Hiller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The In-Laws released?
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The In-Laws was released on June 15, 1979 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The In-Laws worth watching?
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The In-Laws (1979) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 140 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The In-Laws?
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