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Instant Family

2018-11-13 · 118 min · ★ 7.5

Comedy · Drama

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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Directors
Sean Anders
Production companies
Closest to the Hole Productions, Paramount Pictures, Leverage Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 48,000,000
Revenue
USD 121,000,000

Top Cast

Mark WahlbergMark WahlbergPete Wagner
Rose ByrneRose ByrneEllie Wagner
Allyn RachelAllyn RachelKim
Isabela MercedIsabela MercedElizabeth “Lizzy” Viara
Julie HagertyJulie HagertyJan
Tig NotaroTig NotaroSharon
Octavia SpencerOctavia SpencerKaren
Gustavo EscobarGustavo EscobarJuan Viara
Margo MartindaleMargo MartindaleSandy Wagner
Julianna GamizJulianna GamizLita Viara
Tom SeguraTom SeguraRuss
Britt RentschlerBritt RentschlerLinda
Michael O'KeefeMichael O'KeefeJerry
Jody ThompsonJody ThompsonJim
Iliza ShlesingerIliza ShlesingerOctober Ross Jennings
Gary WeeksGary WeeksDirk McCann
Joy JacobsonJoy JacobsonDana McCann
Hampton FlukerHampton FlukerKit
Randy HavensRandy HavensMichael
Andrea AndersAndrea AndersJessie

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