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Instant Family

PG-13 Released Nov 16, 2018 1h 59m Comedy Drama TRAILER for List
82% Tomatometer 157 Reviews 83% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
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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John R Definitely worth watching, shows the difficulty of adopting children in a charming way, feel good film! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/31/24 Full Review Dani G Entertaining simple film to watch with all the family Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/22/24 Full Review Charlotte S My comfort movie I have watched this movie over 5 times and still love it every time I watch it. If you haven’t already GO AND WATCH IT!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/06/24 Full Review elijah m Very interesting movie, and extremely entertaining. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/22/24 Full Review Amanda G It makes you laugh, smile, and even cry. I’ve never cried during a movie. However I cried a little at this movie. It’s so touching and has a wonderful story. Also has a great meaning. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/17/24 Full Review Jessica B This was actually beautiful. I may have shed a few tears from being someone who had been in the system. Great film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/12/24 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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