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Instant Family

2018·Movie
1h 58min·PG-13
72
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Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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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.
Heartwarming Family DramaBased on True EventsAdoption JourneyEmotional CatharsisSocial RealismInspirational BiographyTearjerkerParental ResilienceFound FamilyFeel-Good Narrative

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Where can I stream Instant Family?

In the United States, Instant Family streams on Philo, YouTube TV, and Starz, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Free, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 93 other countries.

Is Instant Family worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 57).

Is Instant Family okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Instant Family make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is Instant Family plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Instant Family use?

Award-Bait SongPromoted to ParentJerkass RealizationInterracial Adoption StrugglesEnfant TerribleBreak the CutieHard Truth AesopParental NeglectAnguished Declaration of LoveLaw of Inverse FertilityDramatic IronyTrademark Favorite Foodand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Award-Bait Song, Promoted to Parent, and Jerkass Realization.