Instant Family (2018)

7.3PG-13119 minDirector: Sean Anders

2018 film by Sean Anders and John Morris

Instant Family is a 2018 American family comedy-drama film starring Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne as parents who adopt three siblings, played by Isabela Merced, Gustavo Quiroz, and Julianna Gamiz. It also stars Margo Martindale, Julie Hagerty, Tig Notaro, and Octavia Spencer. The film is directed by Sean Anders, who wrote the screenplay with John Morris, based in part on Anders' own experiences.

Instant Family was released in the United States on November 16, 2018. It grossed $121 million worldwide, and was called an "earnest, heartwarming comedy" by critics, who also praised the performances.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Instant Family about?
Instant Family (2018) — Married couple Pete and Ellie Wagner, feeling a void in the marriage, visit a foster care center. Two social workers, Karen and Sharon, guide the hopeful parents on the steps to getting into becoming adoptive parents. The couples are brought to a fair where they have the chance t
Is Instant Family based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Instant Family scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.