Instant Family (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2018, Instant Family is a comedy and drama film directed by Sean Anders, running about 118 minutes. “Just add chaos, laughter, awkwardness, mistakes, love...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Instant Family stars Mark Wahlberg as Pete Wagner, Rose Byrne as Ellie Wagner, Isabela Merced as Elizabeth “Lizzy” Viara and Margo Martindale as Sandy Wagner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Instant Family has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $121M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Instant Family page.
If you liked it. Fans of Instant Family tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Instant Family (2018)?
- In US, Instant Family is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Instant Family worth watching?
- Instant Family holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Instant Family?
- Instant Family stars Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Isabela Merced, Margo Martindale and Julie Hagerty.
- When was Instant Family released?
- Instant Family was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.