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Instant Family

Just add chaos, laughter, awkwardness, mistakes, love...
2018 | 118m | English

(132978 votes)

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Popularity: 6 (history)

Director: Sean Anders
Writer: Sean Anders, John Morris
Staring:
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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.
Release Date: Nov 13, 2018
Director: Sean Anders
Writer: Sean Anders, John Morris
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Keywords adoption, social worker, court case, based on true story, parenting, foster family, amusement park, lgbt, substance abuse, family dog
Production Companies Paramount Pictures, Leverage Entertainment, Closest to the Hole Productions
Box Office Revenue: $121,000,000
Budget: $48,000,000
Updates Updated: Feb 01, 2025
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Full Credits

Name Character
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
Michael O'Keefe Jerry
Jody Thompson Jim
Iliza Shlesinger October Ross Jennings
Gary Weeks Dirk McCann
Joy Jacobson Dana McCann
Hampton Fluker Kit
Randy Havens Michael
Andrea Anders Jessie
Kenneth Israel David
Joan Cusack Mrs. Howard
Valente Rodriguez Judge Rivas
Carson Holmes Charlie
Jaiden Byrd Young Brian
Connor Jones Young Pete
James Arthur Sims Brian's Dad
Rosemary Dominguez Mrs. Fernandez
Javier Ronceros Mr. Fernández
Eve Harlow Brenda Fernandez
Nicholas Logan Jacob
Charlie McDermott Stewart
Joselin Reyes Carla
Erika Bierman Kylie
Sarah Kirkpatrick Kimberly
Maureen Brennan Mrs. Muskie
Kelly Tippens Miss Peppers
John McConnell Mr. Muskie
Layla Felder Savannah
Allen Zwolle Principal
Stella Doyle Ms. Franks
Andrene Ward-Hammond Sue
Remy Ortiz Random Dad
William J. Simmons Lita's Classmate
Denitra Isler Bailiff
Anthony "Ace" Thomas Cop
Candice Daniels Nurse
Alexis Lord Soccer Girl
Perry Westberry Doctor
Maegan McCarthy Kindergarten Teacher
Jerry T. Richerson Student
Billie Wilemon Emergency Room Nurse
Cruze Lynnox Keith Lita's Classmate
Caleb Pratt Student
Jonathan Kobs Roberto C. Fishman Pratt
Name Job
David Jobe Foley Mixer
Judah Getz ADR Mixer
Andy Hay Dialogue Editor
Sheila Jaffe Casting
Brad Wilhite Editor
Clayton Hartley Production Design
Brett Pawlak Director of Photography
Gretel Twombly Production Supervisor
Helen Pollak Unit Production Manager
Jordan Ballard Post Production Supervisor
Elliott Glick Supervising Art Director
Beauchamp Fontaine Set Decoration
Alex McCarroll Art Direction
Lisa Lovaas Costume Design
Zoey Belton Hairstylist
Jacenda Burkett Key Makeup Artist
Jennifer Hodges Key Makeup Artist, Key Hair Stylist
Aida Scuffle Makeup Artist
Linda Traxler Hairstylist
Jordan Venetis Makeup Artist
Johnny Villanueva Hair Department Head
Conte Mark Matal Second Assistant Director
Daniel Silverberg First Assistant Director
Jen Willis Second Second Assistant Director
Torri Anders Art Department Coordinator
Carla Bailey Scenic Artist
Jessica Baker Set Decorating Coordinator
Darrin Bates Assistant Property Master
Mychael Bates Property Master
Corey Belt Assistant Property Master
Lyle Curry Greensman
Maxwell Fasen Storyboard Artist
Ashley Fidalgo Fogleman Set Designer
Gerard Forrest Construction Foreman
Patrick Fuhrman Leadman
Stacey S. McIntosh Construction Coordinator
Thomas Minton Set Designer
James E. Tocci Set Designer
C. Douglas Cameron Boom Operator
Scott Cannizzaro ADR Mixer
Aidan Dykes ADR Mixer
Russell Farmarco Dialogue Editor
Bob Lacivita ADR Mixer
Whit Norris Sound Mixer
Thomas J. O'Connell ADR Mixer
Mark Pappas Foley Editor
Frederick H. Stahly Dialogue Editor
David Stanke First Assistant Sound Editor
Greg ten Bosch Sound Effects Editor
Darren Sunny Warkentin Supervising Sound Editor
Skylar Gorrell Special Effects Coordinator
J.D. Schwalm Special Effects Supervisor
Alexis Lord Stunts
David Brian Martin Stunts
William Adam Atchison Rigging Grip
Kenneth Bolton Dolly Grip
Josh Burnett Rigging Grip
Richard Cantu Camera Operator
Stephen Crowley Chief Lighting Technician
Michael J. Davis Assistant Chief Lighting Technician
Travious Downer Rigging Grip
Scott Forte Second Assistant "A" Camera
Darryl Humber Dolly Grip
Chris Jones Steadicam Operator
Lane Leagans Rigging Grip
Thabo Mokgotho Rigging Grip
Scott Stuart Rigging Grip
Synithia Cochran Tailor
Lizzie Cook Assistant Costume Designer
Scott T. Coppock Key Costumer
Deborah Zimmerman Costume Supervisor
Lauren Orlowski Post Production Coordinator
Tom Pilla Assistant Editor
Jay Trautman First Assistant Editor
Ian Easterbrook Location Manager
Ryan Castle Music Editor
Shannon Murphy Music Coordinator
Justine von Winterfeldt Music Supervisor
Jane Goldsmith Script Supervisor
Hunter Barcroft Production Secretary
Josie Batorski Studio Teacher
Eva Jensen Studio Teacher
Kim Khoo Production Coordinator
Marley Mountcastle Assistant Production Coordinator
Tammy Sandler Unit Publicist
John Whitley Production Accountant
Sean Anders Director, Writer
John Morris Writer
Michael Andrews Original Music Composer
Jennifer Badger Stunt Coordinator
Joshua Bradley Stunt Double
Maya Santandrea Stunt Double
Aden Stay Stunt Driver
Remington Steele Stunt Double
Howard Berger Makeup Department Head
Ron Bartlett Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Anna Behlmer Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Andrew DeCristofaro Supervising Sound Editor
Andy Koyama Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Dawn Fintor Foley Artist
Alicia Stevenson Foley Artist
Matt Allmen Stunts
Noah Bain Garret Stunts
Casey Ann Zeller Stunts
Hopper Stone Still Photographer
Dave Jordan Music Supervisor
Marc Inniss Choreographer
D.J. Phillips Camera Loader
Name Title
Helen Pollak Executive Producer
Daniel Silverberg Associate Producer
Eric Kissack Associate Producer
Marc D. Evans Producer
Mark Wahlberg Producer
John Morris Producer
Stephen Levinson Producer
Sean Anders Producer
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Popularity History


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2024 5 46 62 29
2024 6 40 75 25
2024 7 46 70 30
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Reviews

trineo03
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First of all, the acting in this film just perfect. In every scene, you can see and tell that all the actors and actresses were giving it their one hundred and ten percent. Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne played compelling characters that seemed like real people. I think any parent will be able to rela ... te to them in one way or another. The kid actors did great, especially Isabela Moner who plays Lizzy. Just like how Mark and Rose played characters parents can relate to Isabela played a character that a majority of teens can relate to. I know I could easily relate to her. The pacing in the film was surprisingly great. I thought for a film like this they would want to rush some scenes but no. All the scenes seemed to have the perfect pacing in them and only a few of them were cut a bit too short but that didn’t bother me too much. The humour in this film was placed in the right places and didn’t seem forced. This film will take you on an emotional rollercoaster. At some parts, you’ll be happy and laughing while in others trying to hold back tears. I also really enjoyed how the film felt like you were a fly on the wall during all the scenes. I think my only big problem with this film is when they tried to throw more conflict into the film. I won’t say what they did but it was unnecessary and could have just been cut out of the film altogether. Also, the few scenes that should have been longer but weren’t also kind of bugged me but didn’t ruin my enjoyment of the film. In the end, this film is an excellent film for the whole family to go and see. I give Instant Family a 9.5/10.

Jun 23, 2021