Instant Family

Instant Family
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySean Anders
Written by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyBrett Pawlak
Edited byBrad Wilhite
Music byMichael Andrews
Production
companies
Leverage Entertainment
Closest to The Hole Productions
Two Grown Men Productions
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • November 16, 2018 (2018-11-16)
Running time
118 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$48 million
Box office$121 million

Instant Family is a 2018 American family comedy-drama film starring Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne as parents who foster three siblings, played by Isabela Merced, Gustavo Quiroz, and Julianna Gamiz. It also stars Margo Martindale, Julie Hagerty, Tig Notaro, and Octavia Spencer. The film is directed by Sean Anders, who wrote the screenplay with John Morris, based in part on Anders' own experiences.

Instant Family was released in the United States on November 16, 2018. It grossed $121 million worldwide, and was called an "earnest, heartwarming comedy" by critics, who also praised the performances.