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7.3
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Livia Strömvall
rated 10

one of my favorite movies!

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Cast & Crew

Sean Anders
Director
Sean Anders
Writer
Octavia Spencer
As Karen
Mark Wahlberg
As Pete Wagner
Margo Martindale
As Sandy Wagner
Joan Cusack
As Mrs. Howard
Rose Byrne
As Ellie Wagner
Michael O'Keefe
As Jerry

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What is Instant Family about? Toggle content

Instant Family follows the story of Pete (Mark Wahlberg) and Ellie (Rose Byrne), a couple who decide to adopt three children - Lizzie (Isabela Merced), Juan (Gustavo Escobar), and Lita (Julianna Gamiz) - in an effort to start a family. With the help of social workers Karen (Octavia Spencer) and Sharon (Tig Notaro), the couple navigate the ups and downs of foster care adoption, all while learning to be parents to three children overnight. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, including their overbearing mothers, Grandma Sandy (Margo Martindale) and Jan (Julie Hagerty), and a rebellious 15-year-old Lizzie who doesn't want to be adopted. The film is inspired by a true story and is a heartwarming comedy about the unexpected joys of parenthood.

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You can stream Instant Family on: Netflix Amazon Prime ⎥ Paramount+ Apple TV Amazon Store

What movies are similar to Instant Family? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Instant Family include Parasite, Dream Scenario, Cider with Rosie, The Worst Person in the World, Green Book, The Big Short.

When was Instant Family released in theaters? Toggle content

Instant Family was released in theaters on January 10, 2019.