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.
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Film Cast:

• Pete Wagner: Mark Wahlberg
• Ellie Wagner: Rose Byrne
• Kim: Allyn Rachel
• Elizabeth “Lizzy” Viara: Isabela Merced
• Jan: Julie Hagerty
• Sharon: Tig Notaro
• Karen: Octavia Spencer
• Juan Viara: Gustavo Escobar
• Sandy Wagner: Margo Martindale
• Lita Viara: Julianna Gamiz
• Russ: Tom Segura
• Jerry: Michael O’Keefe
• Linda: Britt Rentschler
• Jim: Jody Thompson
• October Ross Jennings: Iliza Shlesinger
• Dirk McCann: Gary Weeks
• Dana McCann: Joy Jacobson
• Kit: Hampton Fluker
• Michael: Randy Havens
• Jessie: Andrea Anders
• David: Kenneth Israel
• Mrs. Howard: Joan Cusack
• Judge Rivas: Valente Rodriguez
• Charlie: Carson Holmes
• Young Brian: Jaiden Byrd
• Young Pete: Connor Jones
• Brian’s Dad: James Arthur Sims
• Mrs. Fernandez: Rosemary Dominguez
• Mr. Fernández: Javier Ronceros
• Brenda Fernandez: Eve Harlow
• Jacob: Nicholas Logan
• Stewart: Charlie McDermott
• Carla: Joselin Reyes
• Kylie: Erika Bierman
• Kimberly: Sarah Kirkpatrick
• Mr. Muskie: John McConnell
• Mrs. Muskie: Maureen Brennan
• Miss Peppers: Kelly Tippens
• Savannah: Layla Felder
• Principal: Allen Zwolle
• Ms. Franks: Stella Doyle
• Sue: Andrene Ward-Hammond
• Bailiff: Denitra Isler
• Random Dad: Remy Ortiz
• Lita’s Classmate: William J. Simmons
• Cop: Anthony ‘Ace’ Thomas
• Nurse: Candice Daniels
• Soccer Girl: Alexis Lord
• Doctor: Perry Westberry
• Kindergarten Teacher: Maegan McCarthy
• Student: Jerry T. Richerson
• Student: Caleb Pratt
• Lita’s Classmate: Cruze Lynnox Keith
• Emergency Room Nurse: Billie Wilemon
• Roberto C. Fishman Pratt: Jonathan Kobs
• Social Worker (uncredited): Maria Wilson

Film Crew:

• Original Music Composer: Michael Andrews
• Casting: Sheila Jaffe
• Unit Production Manager: Helen Pollak
• Set Designer: James E. Tocci
• Producer: Mark Wahlberg
• Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Ron Bartlett
• Editor: Brad E. Wilhite
• Music Supervisor: Dave Jordan
• First Assistant Director: Daniel Silverberg
• Production Design: Clayton Hartley
• Foley Artist: Dawn Lunsford
• Foley Artist: Alicia Stevenson
• Set Decoration: Beauchamp Fontaine
• Producer: Marc D. Evans
• Writer: Sean Anders
• Makeup Department Head: Howard Berger
• Dialogue Editor: Andy Hay
• Producer: Stephen Levinson
• Writer: John Morris
• Associate Producer: Eric Kissack
• Stunts: Matt Allmen
• Sound Mixer: Whit Norris
• Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Andy Koyama
• Supervising Art Director: Elliott Glick
• Supervising Sound Editor: Darren Sunny Warkentin
• Supervising Sound Editor: Andrew DeCristofaro
• Special Effects Supervisor: J.D. Schwalm
• Costume Supervisor: Deborah Zimmerman
• Director of Photography: Brett Pawlak
• Set Designer: Thomas Minton
• Costume Design: Lisa Lovaas
• Dialogue Editor: Frederick H. Stahly
• Key Makeup Artist: Jacenda Burkett
• Construction Coordinator: Stacey S. McIntosh
• Chief Lighting Technician: Stephen Crowley
• Studio Teacher: Josie Batorski
• Choreographer: Marc Inniss
• Stunt Coordinator: Jennifer Badger
• Unit Publicist: Tammy Sandler
• Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Anna Behlmer
• Key Costumer: Scott T. Coppock
• Art Direction: Alex McCarroll
• Hair Department Head: Johnny Villanueva
• Still Photographer: Hopper Stone
• Leadman: Patrick Fuhrman
• Dialogue Editor: Russell Farmarco
• Property Master: Mychael Bates
• First Assistant Sound Editor: David Stanke
• Script Supervisor: Jane Goldsmith
• Sound Effects Editor: Greg ten Bosch
• Storyboard Artist: Maxwell Fasen
• Studio Teacher: Eva Jensen
• ADR Mixer: Scott Cannizzaro
• Key Makeup Artist: Jennifer Hodges
• Hairstylist: Linda Traxler
• Construction Foreman: Gerard Forrest
• Foley Editor: Mark Pappas
• Steadicam Operator: Chris Jones
• Camera Operator: Richard Cantu
• Tailor: Synithia Cochran
• Scenic Artist: Carla Bailey
• Music Editor: Ryan Castle
• Makeup Artist: Aida Scuffle
• Stunt Double: Maya Santandrea
• Dolly Grip: Darryl Humber
• ADR Mixer: Judah Getz
• Foley Mixer: David Jobe
• ADR Mixer: Aidan Dykes
• Boom Operator: C. Douglas Cameron
• Second Assistant Director: Conte Mark Matal
• Special Effects Coordinator: Skylar Gorrell
• Stunt Double: Remington Steele
• Stunt Driver: Aden Stay
• Assistant Chief Lighting Technician: Michael J. Davis
• Assistant Costume Designer: Lizzie Cook
• Production Supervisor: Gretel Twombly
• ADR Mixer: Thomas J. O’Connell
• Hairstylist: Zoey Belton
• ADR Mixer: Bob Lacivita
• Music Coordinator: Shannon Murphy
• Production Coordinator: Kim Khoo
• Assistant Production Coordinator: Marley Mountcastle
• Rigging Grip: Scott Stuart
• Stunt Double: Joshua Bradley
• Post Production Supervisor: Jordan Ballard
• Stunts: David Brian Martin
• Stunts: Casey Ann Zeller
• Music Supervisor: Justine von Winterfeldt
• Dolly Grip: Kenneth Bolton
• First Assistant Editor: Jay Trautman
• Assistant Property Master: Darrin Bates
• Makeup Artist: Jordan Venetis
• Stunts: Alexis Lord
• Second Second Assistant Director: Jen Willis
• Art Department Coordinator: Torri Anders
• Set Decorating Coordinator: Jessica Baker
• Assistant Property Master: Corey Belt
• Greensman: Lyle Curry
• Set Designer: Ashley Fidalgo Fogleman
• Stunts: Noah Bain Garret
• Rigging Grip: William Adam Atchison
• Rigging Grip: Josh Burnett
• Rigging Grip: Travious Downer
• Second Assistant “A” Camera: Scott Forte
• Rigging Grip: Lane Leagans
• Rigging Grip: Thabo Mokgotho
• Post Production Coordinator: Lauren Orlowski
• Assistant Editor: Tom Pilla
• Location Manager: Ian Easterbrook
• Production Secretary: Hunter Barcroft
• Production Accountant: John Whitley

Movie Reviews:

• trineo03: First of all, the acting in this film just perfect. In every scene, you can see and tell that all the actors and actresses were giving it their one hundred and ten percent. Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne played compelling characters that seemed like real people. I think any parent will be able to relate to them in one way or another. The kid actors did great, especially Isabela Moner who plays Lizzy. Just like how Mark and Rose played characters parents can relate to Isabela played a character that a majority of teens can relate to. I know I could easily relate to her. The pacing in the film was surprisingly great. I thought for a film like this they would want to rush some scenes but no. All the scenes seemed to have the perfect pacing in them and only a few of them were cut a bit too short but that didn’t bother me too much. The humour in this film was placed in the right places and didn’t seem forced. This film will take you on an emotional rollercoaster. At some parts, you’ll be happy and laughing while in others trying to hold back tears. I also really enjoyed how the film felt like you were a fly on the wall during all the scenes. I think my only big problem with this film is when they tried to throw more conflict into the film. I won’t say what they did but it was unnecessary and could have just been cut out of the film altogether. Also, the few scenes that should have been longer but weren’t also kind of bugged me but didn’t ruin my enjoyment of the film. In the end, this film is an excellent film for the whole family to go and see. I give Instant Family a 9.5/10.