Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- irreverent
- breezy
- witty
- nostalgic movie night
- holiday viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film an uneven, dated romantic comedy whose tolerance theme was undermined by a weak premise and broad humor.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Crawl's flamboyant Los Angeles persona shocks Rebecca's parents when he visits their farm for the holidays.
Rebecca tells her parents that she and Crawl are engaged, creating the central comic misunderstanding.
The Warner family reacts with suspicion and hostility to Crawl's unconventional appearance and behavior.
The film places a college student from Los Angeles inside Rebecca's traditional rural home and family community.
Films like Son in Law, and why
The Wedding Singer
Both are 1990s romantic comedies built around culture clash, fish-out-of-water humor, and an unconventional outsider entering a traditional family setting.
Encino Man
Both use broad comedy, romance, and generational or lifestyle clashes to create an accessible story about an outsider finding acceptance.
Wayne's World
Both are warm but silly romantic comedies centered on mismatched personalities, family expectations, and exaggerated character humor.
Movie Details
- Director
- Steve Rash
- Release Date
- 1993-07-02
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (311)
Cast
- Pauly Shore
- Carla Gugino
- Lane Smith
- Tiffani-Amber Thiessen
- Cindy Pickett
- Mason Adams
- Patrick Renna
- Dennis Burkley
- Dan Gauthier
- Garret Sato
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Son in Law about?
- A flamboyant Los Angeles student upends his girlfriend's traditional farm family when a holiday visit turns a playful lie about engagement into a clash of cultures.
- What is Son in Law like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Son in Law as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Son in Law violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Son in Law.
- What did critics think of Son in Law?
- Critics broadly found the film an uneven, dated romantic comedy whose tolerance theme was undermined by a weak premise and broad humor.
- Which films are like Son in Law?
- Films with a similar feel include The Wedding Singer, Encino Man, and Wayne's World.
- How long is Son in Law?
- Son in Law runs 95 minutes.
- Where can I watch Son in Law?
- In United States, Son in Law is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
