The In-Laws (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1979, The In-Laws is an action, comedy, adventure and mystery film directed by Arthur Hiller, running about 103 minutes. “The FIRST Certified Crazy Person's Comedy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The In-Laws stars Peter Falk as Vincent J. Ricardo, Alan Arkin as Sheldon S. Kompett D.D.S., Richard Libertini as General Garcia and Nancy Dussault as Carol Kornpett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The In-Laws has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $38.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The In-Laws page.
If you liked it. Fans of The In-Laws tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The In-Laws (1979)?
- In US, The In-Laws is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The In-Laws worth watching?
- The In-Laws holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The In-Laws?
- The In-Laws stars Peter Falk, Alan Arkin, Richard Libertini, Nancy Dussault and Penny Peyser.
- When was The In-Laws released?
- The In-Laws was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.