Instant Family
A couple pressured by family to have children unexpectedly adopts three troubled siblings, upending their lives as they struggle to balance love, chaos, and the challenges of fostering a fractured family.
“Just add chaos, laughter, awkwardness, mistakes, love...”
Synopsis
Pete and Ellie decide to start a family and encounter the foster‑care system. Expecting to take in one child, they instead meet three siblings, including a rebellious fifteen‑year‑old girl, and find themselves caring for three children at once.
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A crew of 66+ credited
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Edited by Brad WilhiteShot by Brett PawlakScored by Michael AndrewsDesigned by Clayton Hartley
Box Office
2018 · Box office
✅ Made its money back — grossed 2.5× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$121.0M
US & Canada: $67.4M — 56% of worldwide · International: $53.6M (44%)
Opening weekend: $14.5M — 22% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $23.3M — 35% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 3,286 theaters
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Also known as
- Plötzlich Familiede
- Apprentis Parentsfr
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Cast & Crew
66 unique people credited
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Supporting cast
45Britt Rentschler
as Linda
Michael O Keefe
as Jerry
Jody Thompson
as Jim
Iliza Shlesinger
as October Ross Jennings
Gary Weeks
as Dirk McCann
Joy Jacobson
as Dana McCann
Hampton Fluker
as Kit
Randy Havens
as Michael
Andrea Anders
as Jessie
Kenneth Israel
as David
Joan Cusack
as Mrs. Howard
Valente Rodriguez
as Judge Rivas
Carson Holmes
as Charlie
Jaiden Byrd
as Young Brian
Connor Jones
as Young Pete
James Arthur Sims
as Brian's Dad
Rosemary Dominguez
as Mrs. Fernandez
Javier Ronceros
as Mr. Fernández
Eve Harlow
as Brenda Fernandez
Nicholas Logan
as Jacob
Charlie Mcdermott
as Stewart
Joselin Reyes
as Carla
Erika Bierman
as Kylie
Sarah Kirkpatrick
as Kimberly
Maureen Brennan
as Mrs. Muskie
Kelly Tippens
as Miss Peppers
John Mcconnell
as Mr. Muskie
Layla Felder
as Savannah
Allen Zwolle
as Principal
Stella Doyle
as Ms. Franks
Andrene Ward Hammond
as Sue
Remy Ortiz
as Random Dad
William J Simmons
as Lita's Classmate
Denitra Isler
as Bailiff
Anthony Ace Thomas
as Cop
Candice Daniels
as Nurse
Alexis Lord
as Soccer Girl
Perry Westberry
as Doctor
Maegan Mccarthy
as Kindergarten Teacher
Jerry T Richerson
as Student
Billie Wilemon
as Emergency Room Nurse
Cruze Lynnox Keith
as Lita's Classmate
Caleb Pratt
as Student
Jonathan Kobs
as Roberto C. Fishman Pratt
Armonie Kamea Pierce
as Adoptive Kid
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4Other crew
5Parents Guide
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