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Instant Family

2018·Movie·PG-13·118 min·7.5(3,243)

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.

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Where to watch Instant Family in United States

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Where is Instant Family streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium, Peacock Premium, Paramount+ Amazon ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Video
United KingdomNetflix, Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, Now TV CinemaApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaParamount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with AdsApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaBINGE, Foxtel Now, StanJustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyWOW, Sky Go, Superfresh Amazon Channel, Wow Fiction Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TV, TF1+Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD
SpainNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
JapanAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Instant Family

Instant Family is a 2018 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Sean Anders. The cast is led by Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Allyn Rachel. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 3200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium, Peacock Premium.

Instant Family was produced by Closest to the Hole Productions, Paramount Pictures, and Leverage Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on November 13, 2018, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $48 million, it went on to gross $121 million worldwide.

Director
Sean Anders
Writers
Sean Anders, John Morris
Release date
November 13, 2018
OTT release
February 19, 2019
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$48 million
Box office
$121 million
Production
Closest to the Hole Productions, Paramount Pictures, Leverage Entertainment
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Instant Family cast & crew

Instant Family was directed by Sean Anders and written by Sean Anders and John Morris.

The cast features Mark Wahlberg as Pete Wagner, Rose Byrne as Ellie Wagner, Allyn Rachel as Kim, Isabela Merced as Elizabeth “Lizzy” Viara, Julie Hagerty as Jan, and Tig Notaro as Sharon.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Andrews, cinematography is by Brett Pawlak, and it was produced by Mark Wahlberg and Helen Pollak.

Is Instant Family worth watching?

Instant Family holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 3,243 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.

At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy and drama, Instant Family is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Instant Family

In United States, you can stream Instant Family on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium, Peacock Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on February 19, 2019.

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Cast of Instant Family

Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg

Pete Wagner

Rose Byrne

Rose Byrne

Ellie Wagner

Allyn Rachel

Allyn Rachel

Kim

Isabela Merced

Isabela Merced

Elizabeth “Lizzy” Viara

Julie Hagerty

Julie Hagerty

Jan

Tig Notaro

Tig Notaro

Sharon

Octavia Spencer

Octavia Spencer

Karen

Gustavo Escobar

Gustavo Escobar

Juan Viara

Margo Martindale

Margo Martindale

Sandy Wagner

Julianna Gamiz

Julianna Gamiz

Lita Viara

Tom Segura

Tom Segura

Russ

Britt Rentschler

Britt Rentschler

Linda

Instant Family — FAQs

Where can I watch Instant Family in United States?

Instant Family is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium, Peacock Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel in United States.

Is Instant Family on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Instant Family is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Instant Family in?

Instant Family is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Instant Family?

Instant Family runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).

What is Instant Family rated?

Instant Family is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 3,243 ratings.

When did Instant Family release on OTT?

Instant Family became available digitally on February 19, 2019.

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