Instant Family

Instant Family

Just add chaos, laughter, awkwardness, mistakes, love...

PG-13 2018 · 118 min · ★ 7.5 (3K) · 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.

Directed by Sean Anders · Written by Sean Anders

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Mark Wahlberg Pete Wagner
Rose Byrne Ellie Wagner
Allyn Rachel Kim
Isabela Merced Elizabeth “Lizzy” Viara
Julie Hagerty Jan
Tig Notaro Sharon
Octavia Spencer Karen
Gustavo Escobar Juan Viara
Margo Martindale Sandy Wagner
Julianna Gamiz Lita Viara
Tom Segura Russ
Britt Rentschler Linda

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