# Instant Family (2018)

> A hopeful couple discovers that building a family through foster care demands resilience, humility, and a willingness to love children who expect to be left behind.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/248551

## Facts

- Runtime: 118 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Sean Anders
- Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Allyn Rachel, Isabela Merced, Julie Hagerty, Tig Notaro, Octavia Spencer, Gustavo Escobar
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7401588/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, sincere, family movie night, parents night in

## Synopsis

A couple's journey into parenthood takes an unexpected turn as they embrace the challenges of fostering siblings.

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