Instant Family

2018 • 118 minutes
4.6
581 reviews
82%
Tomatometer
PG-13
Rating
Eligible
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About this movie

Pete (Mark Wahlberg) and Ellie (Rose Byrne) must learn the ropes of instant parenthood when they bring in three foster children. Inspired by a true story, discover this must see family comedy from the creators of Daddy's Home.
Rating
PG-13

Ratings and reviews

4.6
581 reviews
Mark X
July 5, 2019
Probably the most accurate movie about foster parenting that I have ever seen. There was only one seen thing that didnt ring true. (The picnic where they meet potential kids to have in their homes; kids are placed individually and at the most inconvenient times. ) The writers must have had at least some involvement with the system to get it this right.
Lindsey Ford
December 5, 2019
I'm surprised this movie made the top of the list but I absolutely loved it. I worked within the system and feel as though any positivity shined towards being a foster parent is a wonderful thing. And this movie does just that. Definitely funny and heartwarming. Not super "relistic" but I do not think that a 2-hour Max movie could ever cover the ins and outs of being a foster parent and the system excetera. I love the fact that they focused on fostering OLDER children and KEEPING siblings 2g!
Scott Moore
March 9, 2019
Very funny, accurately realistic and touching movie. Also very much PG-13 - I would not at all call it a kids movie. The 80s sounding soundtrack was awful, but other than that, it was a very good movie. As a former foster parent who also adopted, all of that was very accurate, if not exaggerated a bit for humor.