Trials and tribulations of foster family life in Instant Family movie are funny and poignant

By Rob Lowing
January 9 2019 - 11:00am
Family values: Octavia Spencer (left) Rose Byrne, Tig Notaro and Mark Wahlberg star in Instant Family. Photo: Hopper Stone
Family values: Octavia Spencer (left) Rose Byrne, Tig Notaro and Mark Wahlberg star in Instant Family. Photo: Hopper Stone

Story: American foster family comedy drama based on a true story. Pete (Mark Wahlberg) and Ellie (Rose Byrne) plan to foster one child – but are offered three siblings. Cue tantrums, anxiety, teen rebellion, relatives' disapproval and food fads.

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