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Instant Family

PG-1320181h 58mSean Anders
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 82% · Metacritic 57

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"Just add chaos, laughter, awkwardness, mistakes, love..."

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.

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Court CaseSocial WorkerAdoptionBased On True StoryParentingFoster FamilyAmusement ParkLgbtSubstance AbuseFamily Dog

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What is Instant Family (2018) about?

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.

Who stars in Instant Family?

Instant Family stars Mark Wahlberg (Pete Wagner), Rose Byrne (Ellie Wagner), Allyn Rachel (Kim), Isabela Merced (Elizabeth “Lizzy” Viara), Julie Hagerty (Jan). The film was directed by Sean Anders.

How long is Instant Family?

Instant Family has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2018. It is rated PG-13.

Is Instant Family worth watching?

Instant Family holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 82. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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