Instant Family
Seen it?2018 | 118 min | Comedy, Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Donnie Brasco, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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 it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$121 million worldwide on a $48 million budget; spent 3 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 339K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sean Anders
- Mark WahlbergPete Wagner
- Rose ByrneEllie Wagner
- Allyn RachelKim
- Isabela MercedElizabeth “Lizzy” Viara
- Julie HagertyJan
- Tig NotaroSharon
- Octavia SpencerKaren
- Gustavo EscobarJuan Viara
- Margo MartindaleSandy Wagner
- Julianna GamizLita Viara