Instant Family
2018, English. Directed by Sean Anders.
Just add chaos, laughter, awkwardness, mistakes, love...
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Instant Family isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Details
- Released
- 13 November 2018
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sean Anders, John Morris
- Budget
- $48M
- Box office
- $121M
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What Instant Family is based on
Instant Family is based on a true story.
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Instant Family: quick answers
Is Instant Family worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 3,357 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Instant Family?
Instant Family runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does Instant Family have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Instant Family. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Instant Family parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Instant Family is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Instant Family on?
Instant Family isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Instant Family?
If you liked Instant Family, try Fatherhood, Instructions Not Included, The Breadwinner.
Who directed Instant Family?
Instant Family (2018) was directed by Sean Anders and stars Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Allyn Rachel.
What is Instant Family based on?
Instant Family is based on a true story.