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Play trailer 2:27 Poster for Instant Family PG-13 Released Nov 16, 2018 1h 59m Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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When Pete and Ellie decide to start a family, they stumble into the world of foster care adoption. They hope to take in one small child, but when they meet three siblings, including a rebellious 15-year-old girl, they find themselves speeding from zero to three kids overnight. Now, Pete and Ellie must try to learn the ropes of instant parenthood in the hope of becoming a family.
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Instant Family may not quite capture the complexity of real-life adoption, but fittingly for the unconditional bond it honors, this flawed yet well-intentioned dramedy is ultimately worth the investment.

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Andrea Gronvall Chicago Reader It's embarrassing to watch Tig Notaro, Octavia Spencer, Julie Hagerty, and Joan Cusack struggle to find footing in this abyss. Feb 22, 2020 Full Review Simran Hans Observer (UK) Anders and his wife are parents to three adopted children, and there's a sense of verisimilitude and attention to detail regarding both the joys and the travails of foster care. Rated: 3/5 Feb 17, 2019 Full Review Mark Kermode Kermode & Mayo's Film Review I was surprisingly taken by it. Feb 16, 2019 Full Review Calum Cooper Source (Scotland) The right amount of heart is definitely in the screenplay, and the characters are fleshed out well enough that we find ourselves laughing at the funny moments and empathising with the dramatic moments. Rated: 3/5 Jul 14, 2024 Full Review Charlotte Harrison Charlotte Sometimes Goes to the Movies A real surprise when it came out, a film as full of laughs as it is heart. Sep 19, 2022 Full Review M.N. Miller Ready Steady Cut Instant Family is a heartfelt mainstream comedy without the gross-out gags, yet is still funny and surprisingly moving. Rated: 3.5 Aug 17, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ed R Funny movie with a fun plot twist. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/09/25 Full Review Sarfaraz A Sean Anders co-wrote and directed this family drama based on a true story, which stars Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Octavia Spencer, Isabela Merced, and more. The film is based on the director's real life experiences. Mark and Rose are husband and wife who have not had a child. They have a tender heart, and the notion of innocent kids suffering as a result of their parents' marital troubles or natural causes of death breaks their hearts. So they adopt three Latino siblings, one of whom is a teenager. The first few days are peaceful, but Mark and Rose soon find themselves in a rough and tough situation. The film provides Mark a fantastic opportunity to portray a family guy, and he does an excellent job in the role together with Rose Byrne. The story is solid, full of humor and hilarious scenes that will make you cheerful. I thoroughly enjoyed the film's comedic, dramatic, and sad moments. Sean made certain that his precious experience of having kids around was relayed to the audience with pure love and joy. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/19/25 Full Review Audience Member A movie that worried me in the first 10 minutes due to the fast cut editing, which always gives me a headache, and it's rather generic, some things don't really make sense, BUT.. who gives a darn when the movie is so endearing, cute, and rather fun. Rose Byrne elevates all the comedies she is in. She is amazing, and I love Isabela Merced also. Marky Mark has real good comedic delivery, and is always a nice addition to movies like this. Give it a go if you want to have a wholesome, but fun time. Thank you! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/22/25 Full Review Gabriel W A feel good movie that does what it is meant to do, make you feel good. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/22/25 Full Review Carlos T Filme: De Repente Uma Família Assistido: 26-12-24 Elenco: @markwahlberg @fullyrosebyrne @isabelamerced @octaviaspencer @thegustavoescobar @juliannagamiz @therealfluffnotaro @margomartindale Joselin Reyes, @julie_hagerty Modelo: #drama #comédia #fatoveridico #paisparaadoção Duração: 2hs Ano: 2018 Minha opinião: Um filme de fatos reais, em relação a dificuldade da adoção, adaptação, e aceitação e além do pré-conceito em relação a este assunto. Um filme que retrata toda esta jornada de forma impecável. Além da interpretação de todos os atores, que para mim merecem o Oscar. A visão do diretor nos personagens, onde soube trabalhar com cada estória. Parabéns, por dar a dosagem exata para cada caso; os que querem adotar, as dificuldades de se adptar a uma nova realidade. Os familiares, a etapa de cada criança e adolecente. E mais a realidade dos pais provedores quando aparecem e a esperança dos filhos e dos pais adotivos. O momento especial onde os filhos adotivos te aceitam e chamam de pai e mãe. E o filme soube passar toda esta emoção. Parabéns, Mark, Rose e Isabela, impecáveis em seus papeis. E temos também Octavia e Notaro; e Escobar com GAmiz. Um filme comovente e que passa a realidade. E de como as crianças necessitam de mais e mais pais adotivos. Roteiro e enredo simplesmente fantástico. E tive muita empatia com o filme pois eu e minha esposa passamos exatamente a mesma coisa, existe uma diferença que são nossos netos, mas que Deus entrgou em nossas mãos para cria-los. E a estória dos pais é muito parecido. Vale apena assistir? Com certeza. Nota: 10 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/27/24 Full Review David C Está chistosa entretenida y te hace sentir el amor de una familia aveces Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/12/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When Pete and Ellie decide to start a family, they stumble into the world of foster care adoption. They hope to take in one small child, but when they meet three siblings, including a rebellious 15-year-old girl, they find themselves speeding from zero to three kids overnight. Now, Pete and Ellie must try to learn the ropes of instant parenthood in the hope of becoming a family.
Director
Sean Anders
Producer
Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, Sean Anders, John Morris, Marc D. Evans
Screenwriter
Sean Anders, John Morris
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Closest to the Hole
Rating
PG-13 (Sexual Material|Language|Some Drug References|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 16, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 19, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$67.3M
Runtime
1h 59m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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