Instant Family is based on the true story of a young couple who adopt three siblings out of foster care. The movie has an impressive 82 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes. With its cinematic run still very much ahead of it, Instant Family is a heartwarming and family-friendly film.
Can you stream Instant Family online?
Unfortunately for those wanting to watch the film from the comfort of their own homes in the UK, the answer is not yet.
But for those in America, Instant Family will be available for digital download on February 19, 2019.
And in our digital era, you can also pre-order the home entertainment release.
The download is available on sites like Amazon Prime, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, and more.
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Be warned – the DVD from America will not play in the UK, as the DVDs are region one encoded.
No official UK release date has been given, as the movie has just started its cinematic run.
The official plot synopsis reads: “When Pete ( played by Mark Wahlberg) and Ellie (Rose Byrne) choose to start a family, they stumble headfirst into the world of foster care adoption.
“After they learn their perfect foster child comes with two other siblings, Pete and Ellie find themselves speeding from zero to three kids overnight.
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“They must hilariously learn the ropes of instant parenthood if they hope to become a real family.
“Inspired by a true story, and also starring Octavia Spencer and Tig Notaro, discover the film critics have called “a must see for the whole family and every family” (Scott Mantz, Collider). “
Instant Family runs at 117 minutes, which clocks in at just under two hours.
The movie is rated 12A, which, according to the British Board of Film Classification, means:
“Adults planning to take a child under 12 to view a 12A film should consider whether the film is suitable for that child.”
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The BBFC cites “moderate sex and drug references, infrequent strong language” as the reason behind its 12A rating.
Undetailed references to: “child abuse, including a couple of passing references to sexual abuse and sexual harassment, as well as to references to neglect” also appear.
In the film, abhorrent behaviour is clearly condemned, and has a strong anti-drugs message, according to the BBFC.
Despite the serious subject matter, Instant Family is still a family-friendly film.
Rotten Tomatoes critics’ consensus reads: “Instant Family may not quite capture the complexity of real-life adoption, but fittingly for the unconditional bond it honours, this flawed yet well-intentioned dramedy is ultimately worth the investment.”
Instant Family is now playing in cinemas.