Instant Family

2018 · 118 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.5 (3,239 votes)

Dir. Sean Anders · Starring Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Allyn Rachel, Isabela Merced, Julie Hagerty, Tig Notaro · Music Michael Andrews

“Just add chaos, laughter, awkwardness, mistakes, love...”

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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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This film offers a heartwarming, often chaotic, yet deeply sincere look at the unexpected joys and challenges of building a family. It's an emotional journey filled with hopeful moments, genuine struggles, and the messy, beautiful reality of unconditional love, all delivered with a comforting, grounded feel.

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