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Instant Family

Just add chaos, laughter, awkwardness, mistakes, love...
Nov 13, 2018 · 1h 58m
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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.

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CAST

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
Directed by Sean Anders

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$48,000,000
Revenue
$121,000,000
Production
Closest to the Hole Productions, Paramount Pictures, Leverage Entertainment
Country
US

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