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An irresponsible playboy must grow up quickly when a former lover gives him their daughter to raise and then leaves without a trace.
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Louis Black Austin Chronicle 09/06/2013
2.5/5
Charming and entertaining, if overlong and a bit too melodramatic, Instructions ultimately works because of the cast. Go to Full Review Michael O'Sullivan Washington Post 09/05/2013
2.5/4
The film's counterintuitive success is largely due to Derbez, who demonstrates why he is beloved, both south and north of the border. Go to Full Review Joe Leydon Variety 09/03/2013
This sporadically amusing but unduly protracted dramedy devolves into a shameless tearjerker in its third act. Go to Full Review Bernard Boo Way Too Indie 04/15/2019
7/10
Instructions Not Included's humor, while effective, feels confused as to who it's aimed at. The physical gags are unapologetically slapstick and cartoony. Go to Full Review Carlos Arias Chilango.com 11/06/2015
3/5
Derbez, even as a debutant filmmaker, shows his solid formation in movies and proves himself as an able narrator. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Mikel Zorrilla Espinof 11/06/2015
An endearing comedy with that can captivate all kinds of moviegores.[Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Sharon C @RT12407210 Jul 15 It is a very beautiful film and leaves great reflections, but it is very sad. I learned very valuable things in this film, and how important it is to love the person while they are alive, And that we learn from others and the way we learn is valuable. Sharon Contreras. See more Sara R @RT03175687 Jul 15 This movie in my opinion is very good because it shows the courage of the main character, since he overcame all his fears for his daughter, it also has a very sad ending for me, since he did everything he did for a girl who was not his daughter. Sara Rubiano See more Luis R @RT12841608 02/20/2025 That was a really difficult movie to watch. See more David C @David617 02/18/2025 Está entretenida la película y la actuación de Eugenio Derbez es buena See more Valerie D @VDTJ87 01/03/2025 I am in shambles from how beautiful the movie was and the ending was so unexpected 💯😥 great acting, light hearted and deep - such a gem! See more dowieire T @RT52052642 11/05/2024 I can't remember the last time I cried but this movie broke me and now I don't know how to stop bloody crying! This movie is so heartwarming, heartbreaking and emotionally evoking that your eyes will burn from the salt of your tears! A must watch! See more Read all reviews
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Eugenio Derbez

Director

Eugenio Derbez

Valentin

Jessica Lindsey

Julie

Loreto Peralta

Maggie

Daniel Raymont

Frank Ryan

Alessandra Rosaldo

Renee

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Movie Info

Synopsis An irresponsible playboy must grow up quickly when a former lover gives him their daughter to raise and then leaves without a trace.
Director
Eugenio Derbez
Producer
Eugenio Derbez, Lorenzo O'Brien
Screenwriter
Guillermo Ríos, Leticia Lopez Margalli, Eugenio Derbez
Distributor
Pantelion Films
Production Co
Alebrije Cine y Video
Rating
PG-13 (Thematic Elements|Sexual Content|Language)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 30, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 17, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$44.5M
Runtime
1h 55m
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