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Instant Family
Instant Family movie poster

Instant Family (2018)

Comedy
Rated PG-13
118 min.
Release Date
November 16, 2018
DVD Release Date
March 5, 2019 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Sean Anders
Writer
Sean Anders, John Morris
Cast
Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Octavia Spencer, Isabela Moner, Tig Notaro, Margo Martindale
Running Time
118 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, sexual material, language and some drug references

When Pete (Mark Wahlberg) and Ellie (Rose Byrne) 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 (Isabela Moner), they find themselves speeding from zero to three kids overnight. Now, Pete and Ellie must hilariously try to learn the ropes of instant parenthood in the hopes of becoming a... Full synopsis »

MOVIE REVIEW

If you watch the movie trailers for Instant Family and shrug your shoulders because it looks like a generic family comedy starring Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne, I won’t blame you. But if you overlook this surprisingly charming, heartwarming and funny movie as a result of the marketing, I will. Full movie review »
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