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Instant Family (2018)

PG-13 · 2018-11-16 · 1h 58m · EN
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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.

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Sean AndersDirector, WriterJohn MorrisWriter
Budget
$48M
Box office
$121M

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Mark WahlbergMark WahlbergPete WagnerRose ByrneRose ByrneEllie WagnerIsabela MercedIsabela MercedElizabeth “Lizzy” ViaraMargo MartindaleMargo MartindaleSandy WagnerJulie HagertyJulie HagertyJanTig NotaroTig NotaroSharonOctavia SpencerOctavia SpencerKarenGustavo EscobarGustavo EscobarJuan ViaraJulianna GamizJulianna GamizLita ViaraAllyn RachelAllyn RachelKimTom SeguraTom SeguraRussMichael O'KeefeMichael O'KeefeJerry

Keywords

Based on a true storyLgbtFoster familyParentingAmusement parkCourt caseAdoptionSocial workerSubstance abuseFamily dogBased on true story

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · DramaTheme affinityBased On A True Story · Lgbt · Foster FamilyDialogue densityComedy · DramaEmotional intensityFoster Family · Family DogDirector preference78332Actor preference5557 · 2271 · 21405

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What is Instant Family 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.

How long is Instant Family?

Instant Family has a runtime of 118 minutes.

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