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Meet the In Laws

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2012 | 93 min | Comedy, Romance, Family

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
If you count yourself among romantics and fans of a well-timed joke, this one's for you. Good for nights when you want to switch off and laugh.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Paced for all ages, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off
  • No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
  • It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.

Xu Zheng plays a psychologist in "In-laws." When he decides to visit his girlfriend's parents, he discovers that his future father-in-law is one of his patients. Hilarity ensues after they meet.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 451 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Li Haishu

  • Xu ZhengFan Jianqiang
  • Lin PengSu Shi
  • Benz Hui Siu-hungSu Baku
  • Li FengxuSu's Mom
  • Lin ZhuDou Dou
  • Guo MingxiangWu Fendang
  • Li XiaoboZhang Maqi
  • Han ZhiCop
  • Li FengDa Li