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The In-Laws 1979

“The FIRST Certified Crazy Person's Comedy.”

★ 6.7/10 PG ActionAdventureComedyMysteryCrime Released
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What is The In-Laws?

The In-Laws is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Action, Adventure, Comedy, Mystery.

Type
Film
Year
1979
Status
Released
Runtime
103 minutes
Release date
Jun 15, 1979
Studios
Warner Bros. Pictures
Genres
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Mystery
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86 /100 Highly Bingeable
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.5/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.8/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Action #Adventure #Comedy

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The In-Laws is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Action, Adventure, Comedy, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Warner Bros. Pictures. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A nervous dentist gets roped into wild international escapades by his future son‑in‑law.”

Reasons to watch
  • Laugh-out‑loud madcap comedy
  • Fast‑paced adventure across continents
  • Earned a strong 90% Rotten Tomatoes rating
Keep in mind
  • Its 1970s slapstick style may not suit all tastes

Watch it if you enjoy chaotic buddy comedies with globe‑spanning hijinks.

Its PG rating makes it appropriate for most audiences, though it contains cartoonish violence.

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When was the film released?

It was released in the United States on June 15, 1979.

What is the film’s rating?

The film is rated PG.

How long is the movie?

The runtime is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

What genres does it belong to?

It is classified as a comedy and adventure film.

What is the basic premise?

A dentist meets his future son‑in‑law, a manic self‑styled government agent, and is drawn into chases from New York to Central America.

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